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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Eckhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Astador Persetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eckhoff's entrance music is Walk by Pantera. A fine choice. The key to victory for Chris Eckhoff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Eckhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Astador Persetti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Persetti.
Eckhoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eckhoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Persetti is not content to let Eckhoff control the position.
Eckhoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Persetti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Persetti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckhoff decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eckhoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Persetti's head.
Eckhoff feints and as Persetti raises his hands in defense, Eckhoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Persetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Persetti looks gassed!
Persetti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Eckhoff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Persetti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Eckhoff's back instead.
Eckhoff rolls, trying to escape but Persetti keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persetti missing with strikes from the back.
Eckhoff has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persetti throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Eckhoff looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Persetti looking for the choke but no joy.
Persetti thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckhoff turns into Persetti and is now in his guard.
Eckhoff looking to pass the guard.
Persetti controlling Eckhoff's posture.
Eckhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eckhoff works over Persetti with some ground and pound from guard.
Eckhoff thows a big elbow that misses.
Eckhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Persetti.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Persetti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eckhoff counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Persetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eckhoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Persetti, who protects the arm well.
Eckhoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Eckhoff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Persetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eckhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eckhoff pinned against the cage. Eckhoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Persetti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Eckhoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Astador Persetti.
Persetti is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckhoff connects with a single shot there.
Eckhoff connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckhoff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Persetti momentarily.
Persetti is rocked!
Eckhoff circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Persetti to the canvas! Persetti doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Eckhoff keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Eckhoff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Maklveen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long Pong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Maklveen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Pong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maklveen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pong circles away.
Maklveen thows a body shot but no joy.
Maklveen fails with the takedown.
Maklveen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maklveen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Maklveen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maklveen tries to clinch up.
Pong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maklveen to the mat! Maklveen manages to get full guard.
Pong throwing strikes from guard but Maklveen blocks nicely.
Pong wants to pass the guard but Maklveen is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pong won't allow Maklveen to sweep him here.
Maklveen trying to keep a closed guard but Pong is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maklveen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maklveen pulls Pong in close to his closed guard and prevents Pong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maklveen is trying to control the position but Pong postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maklveen misses with a straight right.
Pong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maklveen to the mat! Maklveen manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maklveen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maklveen's guard.
Pong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maklveen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maklveen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pong throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maklveen is looking to stand up but Pong isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maklveen misses with a takedown
and Pong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maklveen!
Maklveen is breathing heavily.
Pong gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Maklveen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pong seems to be working for a kimura but Maklveen defends the submission attempt.
Maklveen is trying to control but can't.
Pong wants to free his trapped foot but Maklveen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maklveen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Pong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maklveen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pong counters with a head kick. That will keep Maklveen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maklveen is rocked!
Melvin Maklveen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maklveen wants to clinch but Pong slips to the side
and Pong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maklveen really felt that one!
Oh Maklveen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maklveen darts in trying to clinch
and Pong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pong jumps guard.
Maklveen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pong is on top in guard.
Pong throwing strikes from guard but Maklveen blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maklveen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maklveen, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pong forces Maklveen back against the cage and clinches.
Maklveen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maklveen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maklveen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pong.
Maklveen throws a big shot that misses.
Pong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pong gets to his feet - Maklveen follows without any prompting.
Pong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maklveen shoots and misses
and Pong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maklveen won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Maklveen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maklveen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maklveen tries to bench press Pong off him but Pong keeps the position.
Long Pong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maklveen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maklveen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maklveen tries to land a knee to the head but Pong blocks with his arms.
Pong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pong blocking some punches.
Maklveen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pong avoids the damage to the body.
Maklveen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maklveen misses with a knee strike.
Pong pulls guard.
Pong trying to keep a closed guard but Maklveen is proving a slippery customer.
Maklveen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maklveen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maklveen stands and steps away. Pong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maklveen tries to clinch
and Pong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pong crunches a lovely knee into Maklveen's ribcage.
Maklveen wants to break free but Pong has control.
Pong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pong trying to control the position from guard on top but Maklveen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pong stopping the sweep attempt from Maklveen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pong gets to his feet - Maklveen follows without any prompting.
Maklveen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maklveen's guard.
Pong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maklveen is keeping the position for now.
Pong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pong stands up from Maklveen's guard - Pong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maklveen tries to clinch but Pong moves away
and Pong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maklveen really felt that one!
Maklveen shoots and misses
and Pong counters with a single leg into guard. Maklveen didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Pong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maklveen looking for a guillotine here but Pong defends easily.
Maklveen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maklveen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pong has his hands clasped together but Maklveen extends an breaks Pong's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maklveen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Maklveen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watson sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watson is looking to escape.
Hunt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Hunt eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Watson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Watson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunt won't allow Watson to get back to his feet.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Watson!
Watson reaches up and holds on to Hunt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control but Watson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson tries to control Hunt's body but Hunt pushes him off. Watson squirms to his side and now Hunt has his back!
Hunt controlling well, preventing Watson from escaping the position.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunt on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Hunt is looking for the choke from the back position but Watson is controlling his hands well.
Hunt scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Watson has him pressed against the cage.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Watson wants to get back to his feet.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is dominant here and he's now got Watson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Watson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hunt.
Watson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunt.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Watson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt trying to control but Watson is having none of it.
Watson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watson is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sam Watson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Watson.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Watson tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watson.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
Mark Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watson.
Watson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Watson looks to land a combination. Hunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side
and Watson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson throws some wild stikes that Hunt manages to avoid easily.
Watson prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
Watson stops Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watson postures up.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watson wanted to stand there but Hunt had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Watson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hunt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Watson's back instead.
Watson trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Watson is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Watson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bedows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Bedows!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Bedows circles away.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bedows as he jumps to the side.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bedows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson throws an elbow but Bedows slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bedows's legs.
Johnson trying to control the position but Bedows is working away.
Bedows is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Bedows manages to get to full guard.
Bedows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bedows has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Bedows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Bedows is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bedows lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Bedows closes the distance and clinches.
Bedows is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson jumps guard but Bedows stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bedows jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Bedows wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Bedows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Bedows controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Bedows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bedows wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bedows circles away.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson closes the distance but Bedows moves to the side
and Bedows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Seth Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Bedows.
Bedows misses with a body shot.
Bedows misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by Bedows or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson tries to clinch but Bedows moves away
and Bedows counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Bedows to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bedows dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but Bedows stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson jumps guard but Bedows stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Bedows.
Bedows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bedows stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bedows manages to get underhooks.
Bedows breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bedows tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Bedows rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Bedows turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bedows tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedows advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Bedows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Bedows might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson pushes Bedows off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Bedows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedows won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to control but Bedows passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to control but Bedows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bedows is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bedows's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bedows's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedows covering up well and avoiding damage.
Johnson is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Bedows as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnson!
Johnson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bedows up.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Bedows covering up well and avoiding damage.
Even with his hooks in, Johnson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Johnson has the hooks in. Bedows is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bedows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bedows counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Bedows has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bedows.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedows won't allow it.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bedows avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Bedows blocks it.
Bedows breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Bedows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bedows.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bedows from controlling successfully.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson cracks Bedows with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedows taking shots to the head.
Bedows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bedows's face.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bedows is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bedows is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedows is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Bedows is squirming around nicely.
Bedows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Bedows is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Bedows is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is trying to control here but Bedows has managed to regain half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bedows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bedows actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Bedows defending well.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Bedows off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bedows keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Bedows is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seth Johnson.
Well Bedows has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bedows!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Born Ready as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Pierre defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierre is rocked!
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pierre as he avoids it easily.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre shoots in and bounces Brooks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Pierre is controlling well.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Pierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pierre scores with a push kick.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks looks gassed!
Pierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brooks can't fight it off and eventually Pierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Brooks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre stops Brooks from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre passes into half guard.
Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pierre is thwarting Brooks's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Pierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
Pierre works his way into side control.
Brooks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pierre's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pierre pulls his head out easily.
Pierre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Pierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pierre gets a clinch.
Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brooks's waist but Brooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierre off to one side.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and Pierre counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pierre is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Brooks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pierre's back instead.
Brooks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pierre is defending well though. Brooks let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks wants to hit a switch here but Pierre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Pierre content just to control the position here.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Pierre maintains control.
Pierre controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks tries to hold on but Pierre pushes him away.
Pierre controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierre scoring with strikes but Brooks is staying in there.
Brooks is trying desperately to improve position.
Pierre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brooks looks a forlorn figure.
Pierre controlling the pace for now.
Brooks working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Pierre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt
and Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pierre stands up and beckons Brooks to join him on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierre counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks working a defensive guard but Pierre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pierre is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pierre is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard.
Pierre stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brooks tries to roll over but Pierre keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Pierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pierre connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Yrjo Pierre has been cut.
Brooks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Brooks throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Brooks shoots in and bounces Pierre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brooks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pierre!
Eric Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre tries to move to mount but Brooks blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yrjo Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yrjo Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Kilmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kilmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kilmer trying to control from the bottom.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Kilmer is defending well.
Kilmer gets back to full guard.
Kilmer keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilmer trying to keep a closed guard but Levesque is proving a slippery customer.
Levesque trying to control but Kilmer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque working some strikes from top position.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilmer is trying to keep Levesque in close.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Kilmer keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levesque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Kilmer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque wants to control from the top but Kilmer keeps moving.
Kilmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Kilmer is pulling down on Levesque's head. It's preventing any offense from Levesque, at least for the moment.
Levesque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmer is pulling down on Levesque's head. It's preventing any offense from Levesque, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kilmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levesque counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kilmer's guard now.
Kilmer keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Kilmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Levesque manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilmer trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Kilmer won't allow Levesque to get back to his feet.
Kilmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmer stays in close to Levesque's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilmer trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Kilmer forces his way into half guard.
Kilmer stops Levesque from getting back to his feet.
Kilmer trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Levesque dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Levesque drives through and clinches with Kilmer against the cage.
Levesque manages to pull guard.
Levesque pulls Kilmer in close to prevent any damage.
Kilmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilmer is looking to advance position but Levesque has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Levesque goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilmer is on top in guard.
Levesque not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levesque is breathing heavily.
Kilmer stopping the sweep attempt from Levesque.
Kilmer postures up.
Kilmer wants to pass the guard but Levesque is keeping the position.
Kilmer trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Levesque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kilmer passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kilmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilmer controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque trying to control here.
Levesque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levesque won't allow Kilmer to pass to mount.
Levesque is trying to get back to full guard.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kilmer is tying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kilmer misses with a takedown attempt
and Levesque counters with a nice body shot.
Kilmer has his takedown stuffed
and Levesque counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kilmer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilmer looking to control.
Levesque sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilmer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levesque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Levesque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilmer tries for a takedown but Levesque circles away easily
and Levesque counters with a shoot takedown. Kilmer fights it but they end up in guard.
Kilmer working a defensive guard here.
Jason Levesque has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levesque sitting in guard here, content to control.
Levesque trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilmer pulls Levesque in close to his closed guard and prevents Levesque from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilmer is trying to keep Levesque in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws and elbow that misses. Kilmer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levesque's guard. Nice move by Kilmer!
Levesque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levesque is trying to control the position but Kilmer postures up.
Levesque isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kilmer stacks Levesque on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kilmer!
Kilmer is looking to take a break and control but Levesque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kilmer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Levesque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Levesque is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilmer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.
Levesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levesque is trying to control the position but Kilmer postures up.
Kilmer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levesque advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Levesque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levesque has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Levesque!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Ayricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Ayricke will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Ayricke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Robson with that takedown attempt.
Ayricke cracks Robson with a good jab.
Ayricke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Robson with that takedown attempt.
Ayricke throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ayricke throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayricke as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayricke missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayricke as he avoids it easily.
Robson tries for a takedown but Ayricke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt - Ayricke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robson defending well as Ayricke loads up on a big left hand.
Ayricke throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Ayricke throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayricke bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Robson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Robson is rocked!
It looks like Darren Robson has been cut.
Ayricke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robson, up you get!
Oh Robson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ayricke misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson blocks a jab.
Ayricke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ayricke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson looks for a takedown but Ayricke sprawls well.
Robson is breathing heavily.
Robson fails to land the takedown.
Robson defending well as Ayricke loads up on a big left hand.
Ayricke cracks Robson with a big right hand and Robson goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ayricke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ayricke lands a right hand from hell, dropping Robson. Ayricke pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Ayricke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Hovi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Murray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hovi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hovi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hovi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murray passes Hovi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murray trying to pass the guard but Hovi defending well.
Murray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hovi wants to get back to full guard.
Hovi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hovi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hovi's guard.
Hovi is not content to let Murray control the position.
Hovi trying to control but Murray postures up.
Hovi is not content to let Murray control the position.
Hovi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hovi striking off his back but it's not causing Murray any problems.
Hovi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murray manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hovi is keen to just control but Murray is a slippery customer.
Hovi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray gets back to full guard.
Murray has his foot on Hovi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hovi works his way back into a safe position though.
Murray looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi wanted to stand there but Murray had control of the position.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hovi manages to get himself to full guard.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Hovi.
Hovi striking off his back but it's not causing Murray any problems.
Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray preventing the sweep.
Hovi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murray is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray has gone for a leg lock! Hovi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murray's guard.
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hovi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hovi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hovi won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
Murray keeping full guard, as Hovi tries to pass.
Hovi stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hovi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hovi clinches with his opponent.
Murray pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray looking for a guillotine here but Hovi defends easily.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hovi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hovi stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Hovi landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hovi manages to get himself to full guard.
Murray passes into half guard.
Hovi is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Hovi is defending well.
Murray moves nicely into side control.
Hovi tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray swings around for an armbar but Hovi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murray's guard.
Hovi trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Hovi throws a big right hand that misses.
Murray working for a triangle but Hovi defends it easily.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Hovi from controlling successfully.
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hovi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi passes Murray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hovi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hovi is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hovi winds up and cracks Murray with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hovi wants to take a breather but Murray is having none of it.
Hovi trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Murray is refusing to be controlled, as Hovi sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murray looking for submissions off his back.
Hovi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hovi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murray prevents Hovi from standing back up.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hovi keeps working.
Hovi makes his way to full guard, as Murray worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murray with a poor takedown
and Hovi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murray has hold of Hovi's hands but Hovi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hovi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hovi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hovi is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hovi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murray manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hovi's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hovi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hovi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hovi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murray had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hovi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murray Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hovi's back instead.
Murray is trying to stick to Hovi's back but Hovi is turning into Murray. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murray's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hovi.
Hovi stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hovi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Murray Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hovi's back instead.
Murray is persistently looking for the submission but Hovi is defending it well.
Murray is persistently looking for the submission but Hovi is defending it well.
Murray is trying to stick to Hovi's back but Hovi is turning into Murray. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murray's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hovi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hovi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hovi's guard.
Hovi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hovi is trying to keep Murray in close.
Hovi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murray's guard.
Justin Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hovi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray controls Hovi momentarily but Hovi frees himself.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Hovi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hovi with a nice head shot there.
Hovi lands a couple of elbows.
Hovi trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seppo Hovi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovi landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seppo Hovi.
I think Murray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Murray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Reed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Reed keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reed not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed decides to stand back up.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed lands a couple of digs.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Reed thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reed dives on top into guard.
Reed trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed looking to control.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
Silva seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Reed's chin but Reed turns very nicely into Silva's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Reed.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reed is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reed's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reed!
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva prevents Reed from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura.
Silva prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Silva stops Reed from standing up.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reed clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Reed fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed throwing short punches from the bottom.
Silva is looking to advance position but Reed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reed putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Reed wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor has chosen Everyday I'm Hustlin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor moves out of range of the strikes.
Blasko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tractor but Tractor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blasko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tractor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tractor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tractor breaks from Blasko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tractor is landing with some decent strikes but Blasko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tractor lands a nice shot to the head.
Blasko is rocked!
Tractor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blasko is surviving well by controlling Tractor's body position as best he can.
Oh Blasko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tractor looking to finish Blasko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blasko!
Tractor cracks Blasko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blasko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blasko seems to have got his legs back now.
Tractor thows a huge punch but Blasko dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko is looking to improve his position.
Blasko trying to control here.
Blasko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blasko gets back to full guard.
Tractor distracts Blasko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blasko tries to strike from the bottom.
Tractor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tractor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blasko striking off his back but it's not causing Tractor any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tractor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tractor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blasko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blasko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tractor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Blasko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tractor's back instead.
Blasko doesn't have the hooks in and Tractor manages to turn into his guard.
Blasko is breathing heavily.
Tractor trying to control the position from guard on top but Blasko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blasko tries to strike from the bottom.
Tractor postures up in Blasko's guard and throws a big left but Blasko blocks it.
Tractor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blasko's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tractor is pressing down on Blasko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blasko is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tractor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blasko defending well though.
Blasko is looking to control Tractor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blasko avoid being mounted?
Tractor is pressing down on Blasko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blasko is holding on for now.
Tractor slips a nice elbow through Blasko's hands, connecting with Blasko's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tractor trying to control the action but Blasko is working from the bottom.
Blasko has hold of Tractor's hands but Tractor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blasko is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tractor misses with a wild combination.
Tractor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tractor!
Blasko misses with a body kick.
Tractor just misses with a punch to the body.
Blasko shoots for a double leg takedown but Tractor sprawls well. He's pushed Blasko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blasko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Tractor
and Blasko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blasko tries for a takedown but Tractor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tractor drives through and clinches with Blasko against the cage.
Blasko prevents Tractor from breaking the clinch.
Tractor breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blasko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tractor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blasko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blasko breaks from the clinch.
Tractor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blasko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blasko fails with the takedown.
Tractor misses with a few strikes there.
Blasko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tractor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tractor is chipping away with strikes.
Blasko taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tractor working the head and body with strikes.
Tractor blocks the strikes from Blasko.
Blasko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blasko wants to control but Tractor is keeping busy.
Blasko is pressing down on Tractor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blasko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blasko working a defensive guard here.
Blasko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tractor trying to control but Blasko is working from the bottom.
Tractor advances to half guard.
Blasko wants to control but Tractor is keeping busy.
Blasko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tractor.
Blasko is looking to improve his position.
Blasko has hold of Tractor's hands but Tractor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blasko is trying to get back to full guard.
Tractor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko is staying active underneath Tractor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tractor prevents Blasko from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blasko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blasko shoots in looking for a takedown. Tractor tries to sprawl out of it but Blasko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tractor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blasko avoids the body shot from Tractor.
Blasko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hector Tractor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tractor throws a hook to the side of Blasko's head but Blasko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tractor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blasko.
Tractor fails with the takedown
and Blasko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor looks to clinch
and Blasko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tractor's guard.
Tractor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blasko!
Blasko is in a horrible position here. Tractor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blasko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tractor unloading with bombs!
Tractor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blasko?
Hector Tractor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tractor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blasko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tractor. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Blasko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Hector Tractor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Tractor does no damage.
Blasko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tractor!
BOOM! Blasko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Blasko dominating with strikes here.
Tractor regains half guard.
Tractor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blasko.
Blasko trying to control but Tractor is working from the bottom.
Tractor striking off his back but it's not causing Blasko any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor is looking to sweep but instead, Blasko has passed into half guard.
Tractor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tractor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tractor trying to control the position.
Blasko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tractor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blasko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tractor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blasko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tractor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tractor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tractor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blasko!
Tractor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tractor trying to control but Blasko is having none of it.
Blasko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tractor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blasko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor dominating with strikes here.
Tractor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blasko looks a forlorn figure.
Tractor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blasko hang on?
Tractor breaks from Blasko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blasko is looking to improve his position but Tractor isn't that keen on the idea.
Blasko is squirming around, avoiding Tractor's attempts to control the action.
Tractor working for a submission but Blasko is keeping him at bay.
Blasko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor with a couple of short strikes.
Blasko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blasko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blasko tries to roll over but Tractor keeps him under control.
Blasko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tractor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tractor seems to be working for a kimura but Blasko defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tractor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tractor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tractor!
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FIGHT
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