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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Anson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacen Warrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anson's entrance music is ''South of Heaven'' by The Electric Hellfire Club. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Anson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacen Warrick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrick.
Nice defenses there by Anson.
Anson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warrick is avoiding damage well.
Warrick dodges the ground and pound from Anson.
Warrick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warrick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Warrick pushes Anson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warrick is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anson is chipping away with strikes.
Warrick dodges the ground and pound from Anson.
Anson working the ground and pound but Warrick is defending the strikes.
Anson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Warrick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anson.
Anson working the ground and pound.
Warrick is rocked!
Anson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Warrick looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Anson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Zeigler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zeigler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Could Be Anywhere In The World by Alexisonfire. Nick Jonhson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Zeigler's chin.
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189 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
Solid 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, Jake Zeigler!
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, Nick Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeigler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zeigler wants it to stay on the feet.
Zeigler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Nick Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeigler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws the left hand but Zeigler avoids the punch easily.
Jonhson shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeigler sprawls well. He's pushed Jonhson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonhson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeigler stuffs the takedown.
Jake Zeigler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jonhson.
Zeigler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jonhson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeigler pulls Jonhson in close to prevent any damage.
Jonhson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zeigler dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonhson keeping full guard, as Zeigler tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeigler content to stall in guard here.
Jonhson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jonhson looking to control.
Jonhson looks gassed!
Jonhson can't keep his opponent in guard - Zeigler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeigler slows the pace down in half guard.
Zeigler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jonhson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zeigler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Zeigler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John St Clair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Clair has chosen Flypside-Someday as his entrance music. John St Clair has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robby Jacobson!
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, John St Clair!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson throws a series of punches but St Clair moves out of range.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson misses with a body shot.
Jacobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Clair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacobson wants to stand and escape but St Clair is having none of it.
St Clair makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St Clair is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Clair.
Jacobson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Clair landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Jacobson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St Clair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jacobson looking to control.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Clair on the ground.
Jacobson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St Clair is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St Clair won't allow Jacobson to get back to his feet.
Jacobson working a defensive guard here.
St Clair distracts Jacobson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Clair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Clair controlling from the top position.
St Clair works over Jacobson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Clair stands and steps away. Jacobson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but St Clair is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacobson!
Jacobson wants to clinch.
St Clair shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobson is trying to defend but St Clair finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jacobson is breathing heavily.
St Clair gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
St Clair takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows St Clair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and St Clair dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Clair has an Americana. Jacobson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! St Clair is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if St Clair hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John St Clair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
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, Christian Holtz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Holtz sprawls well. He's pushed Kuklinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuklinski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holtz.
Holtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kuklinski to get to his feet.
Holtz misses with a body shot.
Kuklinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holtz counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Holtz dominates the positioning.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski looks to move to half guard but instead Holtz has passed into mount! Damn!
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuklinski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holtz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kuklinski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from Holtz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holtz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
Holtz takes a little break here. Kuklinski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kuklinski is breathing heavily.
Holtz is looking to improve his position but Kuklinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Holtz wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.
Holtz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Holtz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kuklinski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Holtz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kuklinski gets his way!
Holtz breaks Kuklinski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski working for submissions but it's allowed Holtz to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holtz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holtz controlling the action here.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuklinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holtz.
Holtz controlling the action here.
Holtz working the head and body with strikes.
Kuklinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holtz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuklinski is pressing down on Holtz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Holtz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holtz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holtz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuklinski at a distance.
Holtz moves into the clinch.
A short left from Holtz.
Holtz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holtz is pressed up against the cage. Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holtz down to the mat. Holtz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuklinski with a poor takedown
letting Holtz counter with a right hand.
Kuklinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holtz counters with a left and a right that stings Kuklinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holtz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuklinski.
Holtz thuds his right hand into Kuklinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holtz throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtz instigates a clinch.
Holtz'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz cracks Kuklinski with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holtz.
Holtz gets control of Kuklinski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holtz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holtz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuklinski, into his guard.
Holtz stays in close to Kuklinski's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holtz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holtz stays in close to Kuklinski's body and controls the position.
Holtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holtz is aware though and is defending well.
Kuklinski has a closed guard, preventing Holtz from standing up.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holtz is aware though and is defending well.
Holtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holtz content to stall in guard here.
Kuklinski wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Holtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holtz defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holtz takes the fight into the clinch.
Holtz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Holtz content to stall in guard here.
Holtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kuklinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Holtz counter with a right hand.
Kuklinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holtz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holtz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holtz stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holtz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holtz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Holtz pushes his legs off easily.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Holtz pushes his legs off easily.
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Holtz pushes his legs off easily.
Holtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two 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.
Kuklinski looking for a triangle here. Holtz is fighting it but it looks tight! Kuklinski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Holtz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Kuklinski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cao Pi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakan Loob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakan Loob is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cao Pi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakan Loob!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loob.
Loob misses with a wild combination.
Loob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Loob scores with a four punch combination!
Pi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cao Pi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Loob.
Pi looks to land a right hand but Loob moved out of range.
Pi walks into a stiff left hand from Loob.
Loob ducks under a wild hook from Pi.
Loob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pi is fending him off so far but Loob persists. Nope, Pi circles away and we're back to standing.
Loob staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Pi as Loob shoots in.
Loob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Pi.
Loob throws a combination that misses
and Pi counters with a two punch combo.
Loob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pi.
Loob ducks under a wild hook from Pi.
Pi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loob moves out of range of the strikes.
Pi throws a series of punches but Loob moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pi fails with a takedown attempt.
Loob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loob looks gassed!
Pi wants to stand but Loob has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pi tries to stand and escape but Loob actually recovers to full guard.
Pi thows a big elbow that misses.
Loob has his feet on Pi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pi throws a lazy right hand but Loob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loob misses with a takedown attempt - Pi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loob changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loob on the ground.
Pi pushes Loob away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loob gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Loob are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Loob working the head with strikes.
Loob working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loob has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Loob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Loob seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loob wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loob working the head with strikes.
Loob is trying to get an arm triangle but Pi is defending well.
Loob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Pi defending against the ground and pound.
Loob decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loob but Loob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loob throws a combination that misses
and Pi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pi tries to clinch but Loob moves out of range.
Pi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loob shoots in looking for a takedown. Pi tries to sprawl out of it but Loob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Loob dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pi throws a hook to the side of Loob's head but Loob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Loob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loob.
Pi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loob.
Loob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loob is standing up over Pi. Pi looks to escape but Loob dives into side control.
Pi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pi tries to get out of the position.
Loob looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pi is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loob has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good standup being displayed there by Pi as he connects with a hook.
Loob misses with a combination
and Pi counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Pi.
Loob with a hook.
Pi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pi shoots in but Loob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loob scores with a jab to the head.
Pi is rocked!
Loob gets a big slam - oh, Pi is out! Pi is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Hakan Loob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dong Donggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donggler's entrance music is Passion Fruit - The Rigga Ding Dong Song. A fine choice. Dong Donggler 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 heavyweight 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, Dong Donggler!
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, Rodrigo Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a hook but Donggler blocks it.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Donggler blocks it.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez is trying to break free.
Donggler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donggler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velasquez or not.
Donggler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donggler avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Donggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Donggler also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donggler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donggler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
A big left from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donggler lands a nice shot to the body.
Velasquez looks gassed!
Donggler scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez ducks right into an uppercut from Donggler.
Rodrigo Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Donggler.
Donggler punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez switches off momentarily and Donggler cracks him with a monster right hand! Velasquez topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Donggler dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Donggler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dong Donggler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Crier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ellen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crier comes to the cage accompanied by Sparks the Rescue - Getting Clean In The Dirty South. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Crier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ellen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellen throws a series of punches but Crier moves out of range.
Ellen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crier doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellen circles away.
Ellen misses with the combination.
Ellen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ellen.
Crier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellen.
Crier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellen throws a head kick but Crier moves out of range.
Crier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellen misses with a wild combination.
Crier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ellen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crier.
Ellen prevents Crier from moving into mount.
Crier is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ellen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Crier moves into full mount!
Crier landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Jake Ellen has been cut.
Crier looking to secure an arm triangle but Ellen defends it well.
Crier throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ellen because Crier loaded up on that one.
Crier lands a nice shot to the head.
Crier throws some wild stikes that Ellen manages to avoid easily.
Crier unloads with some shots from mount but Ellen bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier avoids the attempt from Ellen to control.
Crier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ellen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ellen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Crier wants to control the pace but Ellen is squirming around nicely.
Ellen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ellen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ellen is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ellen gets to his feet - Crier follows without any prompting.
Ellen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ellen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crier showed some decent athleticism there.
Crier trying to pass the guard but Ellen defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crier trying to advance position but Ellen counters by regaining guard.
Crier wants to control from the top but Ellen keeps moving.
Crier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellen misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ellen's cut.
That's time! Crier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crier tries to clinch there but Ellen circles away.
Ellen throws a nice looking combination but Crier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellen throws a combination. Crier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crier is looking to clinch but Ellen is avoiding it.
Ellen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crier circles away quickly and effectively.
Crier has managed to clinch.
Ellen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crier keeps control of Ellen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crier keeps control of Ellen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ellen's efforts to push away.
Crier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellen avoids it.
Ellen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crier.
Ellen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ellen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crier smiles and moves away.
Ellen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jake Ellen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellen looks to land a combination but Crier avoids it well.
Ellen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crier circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellen swats away the attempt to clinch by Crier.
Ellen throws a series of punches but Crier moves out of range.
Crier slips under a jab from Ellen.
Ellen throws a head kick but Crier moves out of range.
Crier closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Crier.
Ellen is pressed up against the cage. Crier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellen down to the mat. Ellen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellen swinging wilding here.
Crier misses with a double jab.
Ellen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crier counters with a nice body shot.
Ellen misses with a body punch
and Crier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellen thinking.
Ellen is breathing heavily.
Crier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellen did well to prevent Crier getting side control.
Ellen is defending against the submission attempts here by Crier.
Crier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier wants to pass the guard but Ellen is defending well.
Crier is controlling the pace.
Ellen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellen's head.
Ellen is looking to escape.
Crier 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.
Crier trying to mount his opponent but Ellen defends it.
Crier seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crier rushes Ellen and presses him up against the cage.
Ellen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crier gets underhooks to prevent Ellen's takedown attempt.
Johnny Crier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ellen.
Crier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ellen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crier moves forwards but Ellen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ellen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crier counters with a takedown into side control.
Ellen regains half guard, as Crier was trying to land strikes.
Ellen won't allow Crier to pass to mount.
Ellen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ellen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crier punishes Ellen's body with a nice straight punch.
Crier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ellen!
Crier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ellen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ellen shrugs it off.
Crier tries to control but Ellen wriggling away.
Ellen is trying to stand.
Crier sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ellen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellen trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellen tries to hold on but Crier pushes him away.
Crier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ellen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Crier thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ellen is on top in guard.
Ellen throwing strikes but missing.
Crier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crier not doing much here.
Crier prevents Ellen from standing back up.
Crier wants to take a breather but Ellen is having none of it.
Ellen wants to control but Crier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellen defending well though.
Ellen kicks off Crier and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellen throws a one two combo.
Ellen misses with a body kick.
Crier tries to clinch up.
Crier tries to clinch but Ellen moves out of range.
Ellen throws a combination that misses
and Crier counters with a shoot takedown. Ellen fights it but they end up in guard.
Ellen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellen's guard.
Crier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crier wants to control but Ellen is keeping him busy.
Ellen is trying to stand.
Ellen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crier is working away from the top position though.
Crier works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crier throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Crier controlling the pace for now.
Crier has hold of Ellen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ellen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ellen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ellen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ellen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crier rather than just go for the knockout.
Ellen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ellen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crier walks away with a smile on his face. Ellen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ellen tries to keep at a distance but Crier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ellen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ellen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crier.
Crier breaks the clinch.
Ellen misses with a hook to the body
and Crier counters with a stiff right hand.
Ellen throws a combination that misses
and Crier counters with a single leg into guard. Ellen didn't expect that.
Ellen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crier postures up in Ellen's guard and throws a big left but Ellen blocks it.
Crier won't allow Ellen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier forces his way into half guard.
Crier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crier.
Johnny Crier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ellen defending well though.
Crier trying to pass the guard but Ellen defending well.
Ellen is trying to stand back up but Crier is controlling him
Ellen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crier is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellen throws a head kick that misses.
Crier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crier gets the takedown into side control.
Crier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ellen tries to escape but Crier is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier tries for a kimura but Ellen is defending well.
Crier is looking to take a break and control but Ellen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crier is trying to ground and pound but Ellen uses the momentary lack of control by Crier to regain half guard.
Crier content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crier seems to be working for a kimura but Ellen defends the submission attempt.
Ellen pushes Crier off looking to stand but Crier dives back in and keeps control.
Crier is working for a kimura but Ellen is defending it quite comfortably.
Crier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier had his way with Jake Ellen in that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ellen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellen misses with the combination.
Ellen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crier dodges the punch combination from Ellen.
Ellen 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.
Ellen swats away the attempt to clinch by Crier.
Crier swings for the body but Ellen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crier moves away from the strike by Ellen.
Crier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ellen.
Ellen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellen takes a swing at Crier's ribcage but misses.
Ellen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ellen's guard.
Ellen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellen's guard.
Ellen is not content to let Crier control the position.
Crier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ellen tries to kick Crier off but Crier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Crier is trying to work for a kimura but Ellen is defending well.
Crier passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier wants to take Ellen's back but he can't do it this time.
Ellen wants to hold on but Crier pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Ellen really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Crier there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crier controlling from the full mount.
Ellen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crier tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crier has hold of Ellen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ellen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ellen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Crier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellen is looking to escape.
Ellen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crier tries to control but Ellen wriggling away.
Ellen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Crier.
Crier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ellen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jake Ellen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crier has control of Ellen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ellen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Crier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Crier!
Johnny Crier is the new lightweight champion!
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