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GAMMA #78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Assaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Class Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assaf comes to the cage accompanied by click click boom. Rob comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thriller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Class Rob has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vincent Assaf's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Assaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Class Rob!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Assaf.
Assaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Assaf tries for a kimura but Rob is defending well.
Rob misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rob regains half guard.
Rob is holding on to half guard well.
Assaf is looking for a kimura here.
Assaf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rob has one foot on Assaf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rob throws a right and a left that Assaf avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob forces Assaf back against the cage and clinches.
Rob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rob darts in and clinches Assaf up against the cage.
Assaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Assaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rob'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.
Rob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Assaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rob looks to land a right hand but Assaf moved out of range.
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assaf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Assaf stops Rob from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob is holding on to half guard well.
Assaf is keen to just control but Rob is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assaf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rob regains full guard. Nicely done.
Assaf is breathing heavily.
Assaf wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Assaf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rob has Assaf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rob prevents Assaf from improving his position.
Assaf is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard.
Rob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Assaf defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is working for an americana but Assaf has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rob was thinking about the submission.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assaf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rob is looking to work some ground and pound but Assaf has wrist control.
Assaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rob wants to control from the top but Assaf keeps moving.
Assaf is looking for a triangle but Rob pushes his legs off easily.
Rob wants to control from the top but Assaf keeps moving.
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.
Rob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rob scores a takedown into full mount!
Rob punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob landing shots from mount.
Rob cracks Assaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rob tries to control but Assaf wriggling away.
Rob putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Class Rob dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rob shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Assaf has his foot on Rob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rob works his way back into a safe position though.
Rob wants to get up but he can't break Assaf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rob connects with a couple of short punches.
Rob scoring with some ground and pound.
Rob wants to control from the top but Assaf keeps moving.
Rob drops back looking for a leg! Assaf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Assaf manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Assaf's guard.
Assaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rob wants to control from the top but Assaf keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assaf keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Rob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rob trying to control but Assaf is working from the bottom.
Rob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Assaf fails with the takedown.
Rob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assaf counters with a takedown into side control.
Assaf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rob can't do much from the bottom here.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob is positioning himself well to prevent Assaf advancing to mount.
Rob flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Assaf prevents Rob from improving his position.
Rob trying to control from the bottom.
Assaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Assaf trying to control the action but Rob is working from the bottom.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rob shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rob showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Rob there.
Rob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Assaf's head.
Assaf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rob.
Rob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Assaf actively working from the bottom here.
Class Rob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rob slips a nice elbow through Assaf's hands, connecting with Assaf's forehead.
Assaf wants to control but Rob is keeping busy.
Rob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rob tries for a takedown but Assaf circles away easily
and Assaf counters with a shoot takedown. Rob fights it but they end up in guard.
Assaf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rob striking off his back.
Assaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Assaf stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.
Assaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob trying to control the position.
Rob working for a triangle but Assaf defends it easily.
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 Vincent Assaf 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!
Assaf tries to clinch but Rob moves out of range.
Class Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob feints and as Assaf raises his hands in defense, Rob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Assaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assaf is looking for a triangle but Rob pushes his legs off easily.
Rob postures up in Assaf's guard and throws a big left but Assaf blocks it.
Rob sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rob trying to control but Assaf is working from the bottom.
Rob stands up over Assaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is in close to Assaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rob with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Assaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rob lands a couple of digs.
Rob throwing strikes but missing.
Rob lands a couple of digs.
Rob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rob throws a hook but Assaf avoids it easily.
Rob tries for a takedown but Assaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rob clinches but Assaf breaks the clinch
and Assaf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assaf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rob is trying to get back to full guard.
Rob is looking to control Assaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rob actively working from the bottom here.
Assaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assaf.
Assaf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is looking to control Assaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rob wants to clinch but Assaf slips to the side
and Assaf counters with a shoot takedown. Rob fights it but they end up in guard.
Rob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rob with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Assaf can't handle though.
Rob keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Rob had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Assaf is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rob Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Assaf's back instead.
Rob throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Assaf!
Rob softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rob lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob connects with a big shot to the side of Assaf's head.
Rob avoiding Assaf 's attempts to control his hands.
Rob has Assaf flattened out and is raining down punches.
Assaf wants to control his opponent's hands but Rob gets his hands free.
Assaf grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rob.
Assaf tries to escape the position.
Assaf trying to control the position but Rob manages to sink in the hooks.
Rob slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rob is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assaf tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 Vincent Assaf.
I think Assaf 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vincent Assaf!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fark Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri TW (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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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Fark Fok!
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, Henri TW!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fok lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Fok.
Fok wants to finish this one by submission but TW is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TW manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TW works his way to full guard. Good work.
TW has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TW looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fok is one step ahead there.
TW is adopting a defensive guard.
Fok landing with the ground and pound.
Fok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok throws and elbow that misses. TW uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fok's guard. Nice move by TW!
Fok is looking for a triangle but TW pushes his legs off easily.
TW avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TW wants to control from the top but Fok keeps moving.
TW might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fok kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
TW avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fok trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fok has an active guard here but TW has managed to pass into half guard.
TW works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok is trying to escape the mount.
TW working for a guillotine from mount but Fok is in no mood to give up.
TW jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
TW is trying to get an arm triangle but Fok is defending well.
TW working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fok throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fok tries to bench press TW off him but TW keeps the position.
Fok throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
TW tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TW has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TW is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
TW looks gassed!
Fok manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TW blocks the strikes from Fok.
Fok actively working from the bottom here.
Fok looking for a kimura from the bottom but TW passes into side control!
Fok parries the strikes from TW easily there. TW is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fok to escape.
TW is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fok has escaped the position, nice work there.
TW is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fok thows a huge punch but TW dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri TW dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fok scores with a takedown into TW's guard.
TW working for a triangle but Fok defends it easily.
Fok postures up.
Henri TW has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fok throws a strike but TW rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
TW wants to pass the guard but Fok is keeping the position.
Fok keeping moving, preventing TW from controlling successfully.
TW pushing down on Fok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
TW is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fok wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok is working hard here to advance position.
Fok looking for submissions off his back.
Fok actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TW passes the guard and advances to mount!
TW can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fok is looking to escape.
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.
Fok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TW is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fok can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
TW is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fok has managed to escape the submission attempt.
TW trying to control but Fok is having none of it.
Fok sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
TW is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fok defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but TW pulls his head out easily.
Fok gets full guard.
TW trying to control the position from guard on top but Fok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fok throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fok striking off his back but it's not causing TW any problems.
TW drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TW jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TW is sitting in close to Fok's body. Fok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! TW is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, TW is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fark Fok!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stump Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Stump Morbid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Norris's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stump Morbid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Norris with that takedown attempt.
Norris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris throws a series of punches but Morbid avoids them all with ease.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Morbid darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Norris shoots in but no luck this time.
Stump Morbid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
Morbid tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Stump Morbid has been cut.
Norris fails with a takedown attempt.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morbid is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Morbid checks a leg kick.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries for a takedown but Morbid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norris looks gassed!
Morbid throws a head kick that misses.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Morbid darts in trying to clinch
and Norris moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Morbid.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morbid.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Morbid keeps him there for the moment.
Morbid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morbid breaks the clinch.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Morbid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morbid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch.
Morbid breaks from the clinch.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morbid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morbid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morbid misses with the head strike.
Morbid prevents Norris from breaking the clinch.
Morbid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
Norris throws a good cross that connects.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
Norris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris tries to clinch but Morbid is having none of it.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morbid bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Norris! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Norris is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Norris has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris pushes Morbid off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morbid has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morbid.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morbid has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Morbid which made him look bad.
Norris tries for a takedown but Morbid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morbid closes the distance and clinches.
Norris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morbid keeps control of Norris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morbid lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Morbid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norris is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbid scores with a knee to the head.
Morbid leaning against his opponent.
Morbid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morbid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Morbid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norris, pushing him back against the cage.
Morbid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morbid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris connects with a body shot.
Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morbid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morbid tries to avoid it but Norris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morbid to the ground. Morbid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morbid moves into range and clinches up with Norris.
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 Stump Morbid will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morbid wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Morbid backing up. Morbid nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
Norris misses with a two punch combination.
Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norris thumps Morbid with a low kick.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Norris circles away.
Morbid throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Norris crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stump Morbid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thiago might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to tubthumping by chumbawamba. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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202 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thiago!
Thiago looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fernandez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thiago hang on?
Fernandez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fernandez scores with a takedown into Thiago's guard.
Fernandez trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez stands up over Thiago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez thows a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Fernandez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thiago!
Fernandez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thiago?
It looks like Paul Thiago has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can Thiago hold on?! Fernandez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Can Thiago hold on?! Fernandez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Fernandez trying to control.
Fernandez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Thiago taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors has chosen Paper Cut - Linkin Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson 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.
Scissors trying to control the position here.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scissors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Scissors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Scissors defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Scissors trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Scissors to control.
Scissors is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson looking to control but Scissors is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two 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.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissors is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scissors defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Scissors is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Scissors wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Scissors has worked his arm free - good work by Scissors!
Scissors can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scissors keeps working.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson tries for a kimura but Scissors is defending well.
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.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scissors rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by Scissors!
Johnson is trying to keep Scissors in close.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
Scissors stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
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 Slick Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.
Scissors connects with the punch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Scissors sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Scissors sprawls well.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scissors throws a head kick that misses.
Scissors ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scissors lands a two punch combo.
Scissors tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Scissors sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissors looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissors shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scissors postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Scissors is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Johnson working for a triangle but Scissors defends it easily.
Scissors is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scissors wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scissors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scissors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scissors must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scissors pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scissors sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scissors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scissors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Scissors puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Scissors defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Scissors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Scissors trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scissors gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scissors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scissors's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissors throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Scissors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Scissors trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Scissors defends it.
Scissors is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Scissors slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scissors keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Scissors throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Johnson distracts Scissors with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scissors keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scissors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scissors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Scissors preventing the sweep.
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.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Scissors from standing up.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Scissors any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Scissors counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Scissors to get to half guard.
Scissors is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Scissors looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Scissors trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Scissors postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scissors trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Scissors avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scissors wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scissors stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scissors misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slick Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Scissors circles away easily
and Scissors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Scissors circles away easily
enabling Scissors to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scissors counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scissors 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Roxanne. Glen McDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Head steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Head cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
Head with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Head didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Head wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Head wants to stand and escape but McDonald is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Head wriggles free and stands up.
Head wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
Head wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Head showed some decent athleticism there.
McDonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Head is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Head wants to stand but McDonald has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McDonald is pressing down on Head's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Head trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Head wants to get up but he can't break McDonald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Head wants to stand but McDonald has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McDonald is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage.
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Head's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Head throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald prevents Head from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Head tries to strike but it doesn't land.
A lull in the action here as McDonald stalls from top position.
McDonald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Head to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Head's head.
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Head misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Head counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Head wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Head advances position into side control!
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Head thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McDonald to regain full guard.
McDonald managing to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Head pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Head decides to stand up.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Head counters with a single leg into guard. McDonald didn't expect that.
Head throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Head!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head gets back to half guard.
Head is looking to escape.
Head is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Head missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Head.
Head trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Head is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Head has control of the leg.
Head throws a strike but McDonald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Head gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald counters with a head kick.
Head goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Head shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Head lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Head from standing up.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Head counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head instigates a clinch.
McDonald has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Head throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Head is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him.
Head looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Head keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Head is keeping the position.
Head trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two 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.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Head.
Head is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Head gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Head connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Head throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Head is keeping busy.
Head throwing shots but McDonald is blocking nicely.
Head sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Head seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Head is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Head seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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.
Head is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Head working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Glen McDonald.
I think McDonald 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 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Roan Gracie has been cut.
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
I really don't envy Johnson right now.
Gracie is looking for a choke. Johnson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Johnson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roan Gracie's cut.
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 misses with a low kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Gracie 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 Johnson!
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Johnson prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Johnson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Luke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Johnson has taken his back.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
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.
Johnson is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Johnson looking to control.
Gracie is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Gracie 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.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roan Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson moves into full mount!
Johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johnson stacks Gracie 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 Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Killing in the Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuller is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuller stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Silva looks to clinch
and Fuller counters by clinching up.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Fuller pulls guard successfully.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
Fuller 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.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuller is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is working an open guard so Fuller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fuller tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Fuller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fuller wriggles free and stands up.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and Fuller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuller.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Fuller won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Fuller gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fuller looks gassed!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
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!
Fuller stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva misses with a combination
and Fuller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fuller fails to pull guard.
Fuller is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fuller has Silva pushed against the cage.
Fuller jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to stand but Fuller is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Fuller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fuller as Silva tries to tie him up.
Fuller pulls Silva into guard.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Fuller from getting back to his feet.
Fuller keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wanted to stand there but Fuller had control of the position.
Fuller seems keen to control Silva's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard.
Marc Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is trying to keep Fuller in close.
Fuller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Vitor Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Fuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fuller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Fuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fuller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands up and waves to Fuller to follow him.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants a takedown.
Fuller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Fuller backing up. Fuller nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Fuller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fuller is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Fuller pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to clinch but Silva moves away
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Fuller darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Marc Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Fuller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuller's guard.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. Fuller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Fuller!
Fuller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Fuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva has control of Fuller's left arm, preventing Fuller from doing any damage.
Vitor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Fuller!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butsy Grabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butsy Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grabber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acton is pressing down on Grabber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grabber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabber preventing the sweep.
Acton is working hard here to advance position.
Grabber working some strikes from top position.
Grabber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Acton looking for a guillotine here but Grabber defends easily.
Grabber controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acton is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton wants to control from the top but Grabber keeps moving.
Acton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabber is keeping the position for now.
Acton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grabber looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grabber looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grabber!
Grabber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grabber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grabber wants to control but Acton is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to control but Grabber postures up.
Grabber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grabber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Acton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Grabber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Grabber!
Acton is breathing heavily.
Acton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabber landing strikes.
Grabber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grabber lands a nice forearm strike.
Grabber lands a few punches from side control.
Grabber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grabber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Acton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Acton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grabber trying to mount his opponent but Acton defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber winds up and cracks Acton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grabber controlling the pace.
Grabber working Acton over with strikes.
Grabber is looking to advance position but Acton won't allow it.
Acton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grabber pulls his head out easily.
Grabber seems to be working for a kimura but Acton defends the submission attempt.
Grabber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsy Grabber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acton misses with a takedown
and Grabber counters with a shoot takedown. Acton fights it but they end up in guard.
Grabber looking to pass the guard.
Grabber wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grabber is one step ahead there.
Grabber postures up and lands a big shot to Acton's brow.
Butsy Grabber has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acton looking for a sweep. Not yet Acton, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grabber drops back looking for a leg! Acton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acton manages to kick Grabber off! Grabber jumps back into Acton's guard.
Grabber stands and throws Acton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Acton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabber tries for a kimura but Acton is defending well.
Grabber scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabber trying to control the action but Acton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton struggling a bit here.
Grabber trying to control the position but Acton is working away.
Acton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grabber wants to work for an arm triangle but Acton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acton trying to get back to full guard but Grabber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber working for a submission but Acton is keeping him at bay.
Acton tries to hold on but Grabber pushes him away.
Acton tries to reverse the position but Grabber maintains control.
Grabber landing strikes from the mount.
Acton is trying to escape the mount.
Grabber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grabber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grabber looking to finish Acton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Acton!
The referee warns Acton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Acton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Grabber.
Grabber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Acton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Acton and Grabber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Acton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabber landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsy Grabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Acton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grabber counters with a body kick that stops Acton in his tracks momentarily.
Grabber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Acton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grabber is putting a hurting on Acton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grabber advances to full mount.
Grabber looking to finish Acton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Acton!
Acton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grabber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Acton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acton looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grabber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grabber connects with a nice short shot to Acton's temple.
Grabber lands with a punch from half guard.
Grabber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Acton!
Acton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grabber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Grabber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton is squirming around, avoiding Grabber's attempts to control the action.
Acton tries to hold on but Grabber postures up.
Grabber is going olschool here, as he tries to force Acton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Acton shrugs it off.
Acton wants to hold on but Grabber pushes him away.
Acton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grabber.
Grabber is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Acton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Acton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to control from the top but Grabber keeps moving.
Acton trying to move into half guard but instead Grabber has managed to sweep!
Acton looking for a guillotine here but Grabber defends easily.
Grabber passes Acton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grabber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Acton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mike Acton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Acton has hold of Grabber's hands but Grabber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butsy Grabber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grabber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Acton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grabber pulls his head out easily.
Acton is looking to improve his position.
Grabber lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butsy Grabber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grabber 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butsy Grabber!
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