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EUFC 53: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shi poopy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
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, shi poopy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
poopy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monsson scores with a leg kick.
poopy looks to throw the jab but Monsson is out of range.
shi poopy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
poopy misses the jab.
Monsson closes the distance and pushes poopy back into the cage.
Monsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but poopy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
poopy is trying to break the clinch but Monsson has him pressed against the cage.
Monsson with a knee to the head.
poopy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monsson.
Monsson misses with a knee to the head.
Monsson throws a punch but it's blocked by poopy.
Monsson jumps guard but poopy stands there with Monsson around his waist. Monsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Monsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
poopy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monsson lands with a left to the head.
Monsson wants a takedown.
Monsson is trying to drag poopy to the mat but poopy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but poopy prevents it.
Monsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. poopy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
poopy blocks an elbow strike from Monsson.
Monsson tightens his grip and picks poopy up, before dumping him to the ground. poopy manages to land in guard.
Monsson won't allow poopy to get back to his feet.
Monsson tries to free his leg and advance position but poopy is retaining full guard.
Monsson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
poopy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
poopy keeping full guard, as Monsson tries to pass.
Monsson is pushing down on poopy's leg trying to pass to half guard. poopy is fighting to maintain full guard but Monsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monsson trying to control the action but poopy is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monsson moves out of range of the strikes.
poopy looks to land a left hand but Monsson moved out of range nicely.
poopy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monsson moves out of range as poopy strikes.
poopy throws a looping overhand right but Monsson ducks down to avoid it.
Monsson keeps poopy at a distance using the push kick.
poopy misses the jab.
Monsson ducks under a wild hook from poopy.
poopy moves out of range of the body kick from Monsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
poopy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monsson was well out of range. Poor timing from poopy.
Monsson clinches up with poopy and pushes him back against the cage.
Monsson lands a takedown into guard.
poopy keeping full guard, as Monsson tries to pass.
poopy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
poopy looks gassed!
Monsson trying to control but poopy is working from the bottom.
Monsson tries to free his leg and advance position but poopy is retaining full guard.
poopy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
poopy keeping full guard, as Monsson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
poopy keeping moving, preventing Monsson from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
poopy misses with a leg kick
and Monsson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. poopy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
poopy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. poopy really felt that one!
Monsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as poopy throws out the jab.
Monsson works the jab nicely.
poopy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monsson. That one must have hurt.
Monsson connects with a crisp jab.
Monsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Monsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches poopy on the side of the head.
Monsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monsson slips a jab from poopy.
Monsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsson slips nicely into half guard.
Monsson moves into full mount! poopy won't be happy about that!
Monsson is going olschool here, as he tries to force poopy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so poopy shrugs it off.
poopy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. poopy is in real trouble.
poopy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monsson.
Monsson looking for the choke from the back.
Monsson tries to get the hooks in deep but poopy pushed the leg off.
poopy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Monsson gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Monsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. poopy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
poopy is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Monsson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Monsson looking for the RNC.
poopy avoids the strikes from Monsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
poopy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Monsson's arms.
A lull in the action here.
poopy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Monsson gets his way!
Monsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure poopy doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Monsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monsson, right into the meat.
poopy throws a shot from downtown. Monsson moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Monsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monsson.
Monsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but poopy keeps working.
Monsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because poopy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
poopy is trying to control Monsson's posture but Monsson avoids it.
Monsson is looking to take a break and control but poopy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Monsson advances to full mount.
Monsson is working for a guillotine from mount but poopy frees his head quite easily.
Monsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monsson avoids the attempt from poopy to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsson goes for an armbar but poopy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from poopy.
Monsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. poopy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Monsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take poopy's back instead.
poopy wants to escape the position.
poopy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but poopy is defending it well.
poopy trying to control but not successfully.
Monsson is persistently looking for the submission but poopy is defending it well.
shi poopy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
poopy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Monsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Monsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dean Martin 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Martin gets a takedown into half guard.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Martin stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is trying to escape back to his feet but Martin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Martin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Martin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Martin 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Martin scores with punches from side control.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz tries to escape but Martin is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz sneaks out the side door and pushes Martin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to stand but Martin is controlling the position.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Cruz is wriggling around but Martin manages to pass to half guard.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is trying to escape back to his feet but Martin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Martin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but Martin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Martin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martin won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Martin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cruz is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Martin won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martin lands a big elbow.
Cruz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Martin lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Martin 's attempts to control the action.
Martin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Martin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin with good strikes from the mount here!
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Martin lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Martin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz is in a horrible position here. Martin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Martin .
Martin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cruz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Cruz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cruz tries to buck Martin off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz wants to break free but Martin has control.
Martin looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Martin is stalling here.
Martin keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Martin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cruz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Martin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cruz.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Martin scores with punches from the back.
Martin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trapped and Martin is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Martin landing with strikes.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Martin has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Martin is landing with strikes from the back.
Cruz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
Martin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cruz hold on?
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Martin has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Martin lands a shot to the head.
Martin is landing with strikes from the back.
Martin lands a shot to the head.
Cruz holding both Martin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Martin scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands punches and elbows.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but Martin has full control of the position and if anything, Cruz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Martin connects with a big shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cruz is taking damage to the body and head.
Martin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Martin lands strikes to the head.
Cruz trying to get back to his feet but Martin is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Martin scores with punches from the back.
Martin is landing with strikes from the back.
Martin cracks Cruz with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cruz from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Martin is punishing Cruz with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cruz holding both Martin 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cruz throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Jorge Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Martin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Martin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Martin tries to tie him up.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Jorge Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martin stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz pushes Martin off looking to stand but Martin dives back in and keeps control.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Martin 's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Martin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Martin prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Martin .
Cruz is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martin stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Martin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin 's hands.
Martin tries to clinch up.
Martin moves away from the strike by Cruz.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martin keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jorge Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Martin won't allow it.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martin effectively controlling the action here.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Dean Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Martin is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to break free but Martin has control.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laszlo Blazsanyik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazsanyik comes to the cage accompanied by Run to the Hills - Iron Maiden. Hayes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sandman Theme. Joe Hayes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laszlo Blazsanyik!
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, Joe Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazsanyik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayes was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazsanyik.
Blazsanyik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blazsanyik lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Blazsanyik shows good takedown defense.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Blazsanyik shows good takedown defense.
Blazsanyik tries for a takedown but Hayes circles away easily
and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayes trying to control the pace.
Blazsanyik landing a few short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes prevents Blazsanyik from standing back up.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blazsanyik wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hayes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hayes is trying to control. Blazsanyik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blazsanyik misses with a combination
and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blazsanyik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blazsanyik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hayes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Blazsanyik misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blazsanyik wants to get back to his feet.
Blazsanyik is staying active underneath Hayes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hayes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayes wants to take a breather but Blazsanyik is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blazsanyik throws a big shot that misses.
Hayes fails with the takedown.
Laszlo Blazsanyik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazsanyik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayes's guard.
Blazsanyik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hayes looking to control but Blazsanyik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blazsanyik is trying to escape the mount but Hayes keeps good control and instead manages to take Blazsanyik's back.
Blazsanyik staying busy and making it hard for Hayes to control.
Blazsanyik controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hayes wants to control but Blazsanyik is keeping busy.
Hayes looks gassed!
Blazsanyik looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hayes is trying to stick to Blazsanyik's back but Blazsanyik is turning into Hayes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hayes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blazsanyik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blazsanyik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blazsanyik is refusing to be controlled, as Hayes sits in half guard.
Blazsanyik tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blazsanyik striking from half guard on the bottom.
Hayes prevents Blazsanyik from standing back up.
Blazsanyik is not content to let Hayes control the position.
Blazsanyik tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Blazsanyik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blazsanyik tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Blazsanyik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes shoots in and drives through. Blazsanyik sprawls well.
Blazsanyik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blazsanyik misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blazsanyik as he jumps to the side.
Blazsanyik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blazsanyik postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blazsanyik throwing strikes from guard but Hayes blocks nicely.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laszlo Blazsanyik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazsanyik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blazsanyik's guard now.
Hayes prevents Blazsanyik from getting back to his feet.
Hayes trying to control but Blazsanyik is working from the bottom.
Joe Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes won't allow Blazsanyik to get back to his feet.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Blazsanyik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazsanyik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hayes stays in close to Blazsanyik's body and controls the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Blazsanyik keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blazsanyik throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Blazsanyik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazsanyik is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Blazsanyik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blazsanyik misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hayes trying to control the action but Blazsanyik is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazsanyik throws a combination that misses
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Blazsanyik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayes wants to control but Blazsanyik is keeping him busy.
Blazsanyik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hayes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hayes is trying to get an arm triangle but Blazsanyik is defending well.
Hayes prevents Blazsanyik from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazsanyik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hayes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blazsanyik.
Blazsanyik wants to stand but Hayes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Blazsanyik postures up.
Hayes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blazsanyik is looking to stand up but Hayes won't let him.
Hayes trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Blazsanyik. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Hayes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayes tries for a takedown but Blazsanyik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blazsanyik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blazsanyik is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
Hayes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blazsanyik is working away from the top position though.
Blazsanyik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blazsanyik is thwarting Hayes's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Blazsanyik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blazsanyik's guard.
Hayes prevents Blazsanyik from getting back to his feet.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Blazsanyik keeps moving.
Hayes won't allow Blazsanyik to get back to his feet.
Hayes won't allow Blazsanyik to sweep him here.
Blazsanyik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Blazsanyik keeps moving.
Blazsanyik striking off his back but it's not causing Hayes any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blazsanyik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blazsanyik's waist but Blazsanyik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Blazsanyik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayes to the mat! Hayes manages to get full guard.
Hayes trying to control the position.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Hayes is trying to keep Blazsanyik in close.
Blazsanyik stopping the sweep attempt from Hayes.
Blazsanyik won't allow Hayes to get back to his feet.
Blazsanyik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blazsanyik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blazsanyik thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazsanyik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blazsanyik's guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Blazsanyik keeps moving.
Blazsanyik striking off his back but it's not causing Hayes any problems.
Hayes won't allow Blazsanyik to get back to his feet.
Hayes stays in close to Blazsanyik's body and controls the position.
Blazsanyik striking off his back but it's not causing Hayes any problems.
Blazsanyik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blazsanyik stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Laszlo Blazsanyik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hayes.
Blazsanyik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazsanyik wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Blazsanyik keeps moving.
Hayes stands up out of Blazsanyik's guard for a moment - Blazsanyik manages to land a nice upkick.
Blazsanyik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hayes trying to control but Blazsanyik is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blazsanyik misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blazsanyik won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control but Blazsanyik is keeping him busy.
Blazsanyik is trying to get back to his feet.
Hayes advances to full mount.
Blazsanyik is trying to escape the mount.
Blazsanyik is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayes 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hayes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk With Me In Hell. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Peter Lynch enters the cage!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
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, Peter Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from McCarthy.
Lynch tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
Lynch looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McCarthy as the two fighters clinch.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy is leaning against Lynch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Lynch's head.
McCarthy lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy cracks Lynch with a nice body shot.
McCarthy pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy has hold of one of Lynch's legs. Lynch is fighting the takedown attempt but McCarthy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthyis looking to pass into half guard but Lynch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynch is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Lynch bucks and avoids them well.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCarthy looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McCarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Lynch blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynch holds of for dear life.
McCarthy controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCarthy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynch looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynch shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Lynch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCarthy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynch. That did some damage!
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
Lynch is working for takedown but McCarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Lynch.
McCarthy cracks Lynch with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCarthy.
Knees to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy digs a right hand underneath Lynch's ribcage. Lynch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCarthy digs a right hand underneath Lynch's ribcage. Lynch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
Cormac McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy digs a right hand underneath Lynch's ribcage. Lynch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCarthy presses Lynch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch.
A body shot lands from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not.
McCarthy pushes Lynch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
Lynch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCarthy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lynch regains guard.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is in close to Lynch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynch is retaining full guard.
Lynch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy is fighting to break Lynch's control of his arms but Lynch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy misses with a head kick.
McCarthy cracks Lynch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peter Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
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.
Lynch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Lynch blocks the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lynch shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCarthy!
Lynch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCarthy throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cormac McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Lynch with an uppercut!
McCarthy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynch wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCarthy working a defensive guard but Lynch manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynch's best efforts.
McCarthy tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Lynch defends easily.
McCarthy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCarthy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynch hang on?
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
McCarthy throws a sloppy strike and Lynch uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Lynch has ended up in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Peter Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy pushes Lynch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lynch misses with a kick to the body.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCarthy with a nice cross.
A jab lands there for McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Inside the Fire. Blade has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Bobby Blade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Blade!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Owens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owens tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blade tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blade to the ground. Blade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Owens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Owens shoots in.
Blade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Owens is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blade blocks a head kick by Owens.
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blade lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Owens falls backwards - clearly groggy! Blade dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Blade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber comes to the cage accompanied by Blow me Away by Breaking Benjamin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Weber.
Weber lands a nice hook to Barker's body. Barker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Weber misses the target.
Barker tries to land a front kick but Weber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weber fails to land with a series of punches.
Weber throws a body punch but Barker moves out of range.
Weber looks to throw the jab but Barker is out of range.
Weber thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barker.
Weber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barker.
Barker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weber is trying to stand up here but Barker is controlling him well.
Barker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barker prevents Weber from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker is pressing down on Weber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weber is holding on for now.
Barker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barker is trying to control the action in half guard but Weber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Weber.
Weber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weber.
Barker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barker takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
Weber throws a hook to the side of Barker's head but Barker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weber throws a right and a left that Barker avoids nicely.
Weber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levi Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weber swivels and escapes.
Weber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barker tries to land a leg kick but Weber saw it coming and moves away.
Weber lands a with a good body shot.
Barker shoots in for a double leg but Weber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weber misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Weber 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.
Barker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weber moves away.
Weber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barker throws out the jab.
Weber misses with a two punch combination.
Levi Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber swinging wilding here.
Weber looks to land a left hand but Barker moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber lands a really nice looking cross but Barker seems unphased.
Weber works Barker's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Weber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Levi Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber lands a body shot.
Weber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weber takes a swing at Barker's ribcage but misses.
Weber throws a sloppy body shot
so Barker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber wants to stand up but Barker is controlling him.
Weber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barker drops back looking for a leg! Weber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weber manages to kick Barker off! Barker jumps back into Weber's guard.
Barker postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker drops back looking for a leg! Weber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weber manages to kick Barker off! Barker jumps back into Weber's guard.
Weber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barker throws a big right hand that misses.
Barker wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Barker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Weber does no damage.
Barker moves out of range of the strikes.
Barker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weber wants to get back to his feet.
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 Levi Weber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barker shoots in looking for a takedown. Weber tries to sprawl out of it but Barker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weber looks to land a right hand but Barker moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Weber misses.
Weber lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barker ducks under a wild hook from Weber.
Weber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barker is looking to work some ground and pound but Weber has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barker on the ground.
Barker throwing strikes but missing.
Barker with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker stops Weber from standing up.
Barker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weber tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weber misses with a hook.
Barker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weber.
Weber lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber walks into a straight right hand from Barker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barker.
Weber scores with a punch to the head.
Barker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weber but Weber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Levi Weber is winning the standup battle so far.
Weber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barker.
Weber misses with a double jab.
Levi Weber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber lands a slapping body shot.
Weber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weber throws a looping overhand right but Barker ducks down to avoid it.
Barker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Levi Weber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weber, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Weber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taka Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taka Yoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Baki Hanma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taka Yoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma avoids the head kick by Yoshi.
Hanma throws a lazy head kick
and Yoshi counters with a nice body kick.
Yoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yoshi looking to control.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanma manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshi postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Yoshi from controlling successfully.
Yoshi wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yoshi, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Yoshi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanma has passed into half guard!
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.
Hanma is keen to just control but Yoshi is a slippery customer.
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Yoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yoshi is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hanma pulls his head out easily.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hanma with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Yoshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yoshi scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanma looks gassed!
Yoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanma to the mat! Hanma manages to get full guard.
Yoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi prevents Hanma from getting back to his feet.
Yoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yoshi postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yoshi!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshi tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Yoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
That's time! Yoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yoshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoshi.
Yoshi throws a strike but Hanma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yoshi looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Yoshi has a closed guard, preventing Hanma from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yoshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yoshi thows a huge punch but Hanma dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma kicks off Yoshi and gets to his feet.
Hanma throws a one two combo.
It looks like Taka Yoshi has been cut.
Yoshi shoots for a takedown but Hanma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma shoots in and drives through. Yoshi sprawls well.
Yoshi blocks a head kick by Hanma.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Yoshi scores with a head kick.
Hanma closes the distance but Yoshi moves to the side
and Yoshi counters with a good low kick that Hanma was not able to check.
Yoshi lands a two punch combo.
Yoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yoshi counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Yoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yoshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Yoshi throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yoshi forces his way into half guard.
Hanma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Yoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
Yoshi not doing much here.
Yoshi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taka Yoshi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hanma closes the distance and pushes Yoshi back into the cage.
Hanma stalling in the clinch but Yoshi improves position.
Yoshi digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshi.
Yoshi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshi is out of range and Hanma settles back down.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Yoshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshi distracts Hanma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Yoshi slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Yoshi tries to pass.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hanma to regain full guard.
Yoshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now.
Taka Yoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanma has escaped and now he's on top!
Yoshi working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is looking to stand up but Yoshi won't let him.
Yoshi is looking for a triangle but Hanma pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yoshi's guard.
Yoshi has his feet on Hanma's thighs here. He's pushed Hanma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hanma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taka Yoshi!
Taka Yoshi retains his light heavyweight title!
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