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400: Saturday Series 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Blain's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Blain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beauford swivels and escapes.
Blain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beauford dodges the punch combination from Blain.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beauford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blain manages to break the clinch.
Beauford misses with the combination.
Blain swats away the attempt to clinch by Beauford.
Blain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beauford to the mat! Beauford manages to get full guard.
Beauford keeping moving, preventing Blain from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beauford is looking to stand up but Blain isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blain looking to pass the guard.
Blain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
David Blain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford tries a knee to the head but Blain blocks it.
Beauford breaks the clinch.
Beauford tries to clinch but Blain is having none of it.
Blain dives in and grabs Beauford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beauford pushes down on Blain's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauford is looking to clinch but Blain is avoiding it.
Blain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beauford trying to land knees to the body.
Beauford goes for a takedown attempt but Blain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blain is defended easily by Beauford.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
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!
Beauford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blain at a distance.
Beauford feints and then cracks Blain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blain down.
Blain looks gassed!
Beauford wants to clinch.
Beauford moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blain jumps guard.
Blain has a closed guard, preventing Beauford from standing up.
Blain looking for a guillotine here but Beauford defends easily.
Beauford preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blain has Beauford pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauford is looking to stand up but Blain won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beauford sprawls well. Beauford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blain gets slowly back to his feet.
Blain has a takedown stuffed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauford clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beauford lands an elbow that stopped Blain in his tracks for a moment.
Blain tries to pull guard but Beauford won't allow it.
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 Carter Beauford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beauford throws a series of punches but Blain moves out of range.
Carter Beauford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauford lands a left and a right that send Blain crashing to the mat, dazed. Beauford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blain is rocked!
It looks like David Blain has been cut.
Beauford rushes Blain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blain is still on wobbly legs! Can Beauford finish him?
Beauford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blain blocks it with crossed arms.
Beauford gets control of Blain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beauford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beauford wants to get back to his feet but Blain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beauford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blain is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blain seems to have recovered his senses.
Blain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carter Beauford wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beauford tries to clinch
and Blain counters with a stiff right hand.
Beauford wants to clinch but Blain slips to the side
and Blain counters with a right hand to the body.
Blain with a nice cross.
Blain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beauford tries to avoid it but Blain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beauford to the ground. Beauford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blain counters with a two punch combo.
Blain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beauford.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford wants to clinch up but Blain keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Blain.
Blain takes the fight into the clinch.
Beauford working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blain missing with knees to the body.
Blain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blain effectively controlling the action here.
Beauford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blain.
Beauford breaks the clinch.
Beauford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beauford wants to clinch.
Beauford stuffs the takedown.
Carter Beauford is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blain fails to land the takedown.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
Blain tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blain tries to clinch but Beauford is having none of it.
Blain tries to clinch there but Beauford circles away.
Blain takes a swing at Beauford's ribcage but misses.
Carter Beauford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauford closes the distance and clinches.
Beauford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beauford connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blain's face.
Beauford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beauford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beauford blocks a head kick by Blain.
Beauford doesn't manage to clinch there - Blain circles away.
Blain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beauford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beauford slaps away a takedown attempt from Blain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beauford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Beauford.
Beauford clinches up against the cage.
Beauford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beauford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauford wants it to stay on the feet.
Beauford tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Beauford.
Blain keeps the fight on the outside.
Beauford misses with a two punch combination.
Blain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blain has a couple of punches blocked by Beauford.
Beauford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beauford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Beauford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Blain's cut.
That's time! Beauford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Blain.
Blain shoots in but Beauford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beauford is looking to clinch but Blain is avoiding it.
Blain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Beauford.
Beauford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beauford tries to clinch there but Blain circles away.
Beauford wants to clinch up but Blain keeps it at a distance.
Beauford throws a sloppy head kick and Blain moves out of range easily.
Beauford has managed to clinch.
Beauford tries to land a knee to the head but Blain blocks with his arms.
Blain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beauford walks away with a smile on his face. Blain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter Beauford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Blain.
Blain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beauford tries to clinch but Blain is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauford drops Blain with a beautiful combination! Blain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beauford is looking for the KO!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Beauford! Blain is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Beauford!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Filkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Filkins!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Filkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Green dives in and grabs Filkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filkins pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Tucker Filkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Donovan Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Filkins.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Filkins looks gassed!
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!
Nice takedown defense from Filkins. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Are you kidding me?! Green ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Filkins clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Alfedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Pede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trent Alfedo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Alfedo!
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, Stan Pede!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pede tries for a takedown but Alfedo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pede gets caught napping as Alfedo dives in and scores a takedown. Pede manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pede has his hands on Alfedo's head, controlling the position.
Alfedo thows a big elbow that misses.
Pede controlling the position.
Alfedo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pede 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 one minute gone in the round.
Alfedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Pede.
Pede is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alfedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pede is trying to work for a kimura but Alfedo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pede has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pede looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pede is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Alfedo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Alfedo shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pede goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alfedo is on top in guard.
Pede has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pede throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alfedo escapes and throws Pede's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfedo tries to get to his feet but Pede is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Alfedo in his guard.
Alfedo wants to stand but Pede has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Pede dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pede keeps the fight on the outside.
Trent Alfedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pede fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alfedo sprawls well initially but Pede persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pede is working for a submission of some sort.
Pede is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alfedo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pede on the ground.
Pede is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pede is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alfedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pede is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Pede seems to be working for a kimura but Alfedo defends the submission attempt.
Pede is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alfedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pede.
Pede is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pede seems to be looking for submissions.
Pede is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Pede is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pede is working for a submission of some sort.
Alfedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Pede.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Pede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alfedo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pede is trying is best to control the position here.
Alfedo wants to stand up but Pede manages to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pede is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pede stands and throws Alfedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pede is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alfedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pede tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pede has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pede working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Alfedo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pede tries for a kimura but Alfedo is defending well.
Pede is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alfedo is trying to escape and Pede transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alfedo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pede! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Pede!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relentless AD (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovich throws out a loose jab but AD uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malkovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AD manages to avoid it.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Malkovich tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malkovich takes a swing at AD's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from AD as Malkovich shoots in.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown. Malkovich tries to sprawl out of it but AD keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AD uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malkovich.
Malkovich shoots in and bounces AD off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malkovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AD manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malkovich has AD in his guard.
Malkovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. AD defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malkovich is keeping the position for now.
AD stopping the sweep attempt from Malkovich.
AD throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AD wants to pass the guard but Malkovich is keeping the position.
Malkovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. AD defends it easily.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Malkovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
Malkovich wants to stand up but AD is controlling him.
Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AD missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malkovich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malkovich tries to get out of the position.
Malkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AD trying to control but Malkovich is working from the bottom.
AD drops back looking for a leg! Malkovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malkovich manages to kick AD off! AD jumps back into Malkovich's guard.
Malkovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. AD is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malkovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AD creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malkovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
AD landing strikes.
Malkovich manages to get back to half guard.
Malkovich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AD has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
AD looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Malkovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
AD punishing his opponent with strikes.
AD working Malkovich over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malkovich is trying to reverse the position but instead AD has taken his back - oops!
AD looking for the choke but no joy.
AD misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich trying to control the position but AD manages to sink in the hooks.
AD scores with punches and elbows.
AD is looking to control Malkovich but Malkovich is wriggling around and keeping busy.
AD is persistently looking for the submission but Malkovich is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkovich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malkovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
AD has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
AD is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malkovich defends it well.
Malkovich tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Relentless AD dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malkovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AD as he avoids it easily.
Malkovich fails with the takedown.
Relentless AD is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malkovich misses with a straight left.
Malkovich shoots in looking for a takedown but AD manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malkovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Malkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malkovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. AD sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkovich shoots in for a double leg but AD sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
AD gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malkovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malkovich is looking to take a break and control but AD is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malkovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. AD knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malkovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AD sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malkovich.
AD is defending against the submission attempts here by Malkovich.
Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AD has managed to free his arm - good work.
AD trying to hold on to Malkovich's head to control him but Malkovich postures up.
Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AD has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malkovich wants to pass the guard but AD is defending well.
Malkovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malkovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. AD doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malkovich.
Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura but AD is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich is working for a kimura but AD is defending it quite comfortably.
AD trying to control here.
AD blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malkovich.
AD trying to hold on to Malkovich's head to control him but Malkovich postures up.
AD makes his way to full guard, as Malkovich worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich thows a big elbow that misses.
Malkovich postures up.
Malkovich looking to sit in guard and control but AD gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
AD gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AD fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Malkovich as AD shoots in.
AD takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malkovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Malkovich dominated that second round.
That's time! Malkovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malkovich stuffs the takedown.
Malkovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malkovich has gone for a leg lock! AD slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malkovich's guard.
Malkovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. AD is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malkovich.
Malkovich tries to improve position but can't.
Malkovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malkovich wants to control but AD is keeping busy.
AD is working for a kimura but Malkovich is defending it quite comfortably.
AD passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich regains half guard.
Malkovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
AD throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AD won't allow Malkovich to sweep him here.
AD throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malkovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malkovich is looking for a triangle but AD pushes his legs off easily.
AD wants to control from the top but Malkovich keeps moving.
AD passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to roll over but AD keeps him under control.
AD seems to be looking for submissions.
AD is looking to advance position but Malkovich won't allow it.
AD is working for a submission of some sort.
AD takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malkovich pushes AD off and gets back to his feet.
Bob Malkovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AD throws a one two combo.
Malkovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but AD swivels and escapes.
Malkovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but AD avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich blocks a low kick nicely.
AD shoots in looking for a takedown but Malkovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AD's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
AD connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from AD enables Malkovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. AD manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malkovich stands up and waves to AD to follow him.
Malkovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
AD manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AD manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malkovich has AD in his guard.
Malkovich wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AD keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Malkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AD leaves Malkovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malkovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Malkovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malkovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Malkovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hagler Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corvia's entrance music is Al Kapone - You ain't stoppin me. A fine choice. Sean Corvia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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206 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Corvia!
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, Hagler Hearns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corvia's head backwards.
Hearns works over Corvia's head and body with a nice combination.
Corvia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hearns is fending him off so far but Corvia persists. Nope, Hearns circles away and we're back to standing.
Corvia shoots for a double leg takedown but Hearns sprawls well. He's pushed Corvia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hearns throws a looping overhand right but Corvia ducks down to avoid it.
Hearns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corvia dives in and grabs Hearns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hearns pushes down on Corvia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Corvia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corvia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hearns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corvia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hearns swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hearns scores with a body shot.
Hearns throws an overhand right that drops Corvia like a sack of potatoes! Hearns dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hagler Hearns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clams Casino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clams Casino!
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, Jenson Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jenson Crowder has been cut.
Casino scores with a nice right hand.
Crowder drops his hands momentarily and Casino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Casino thows a body shot but no joy.
Casino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crowder shoots in looking for a takedown. Casino tries to sprawl out of it but Crowder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Casino. That snapped Crowder's head back.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown but Casino shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Crowder with that takedown attempt.
Clams Casino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Crowder.
Casino looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowder is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casino.
Some bone on bone action there as Crowder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crowder shoots in but no luck this time.
Casino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
A combination from Casino does no damage.
Casino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crowder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Casino's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Crowder won't allow Casino to sweep him here.
Casino wants to get back to his feet but Crowder passes into half guard.
Crowder is trying to control. Casino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casino is in trouble now - Crowder has advanced to mount!
Casino is squirming around, avoiding Crowder's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Casino defends it well.
Crowder is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Casino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Casino shrugs it off.
Crowder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crowder is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Crowder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jenson Crowder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Copperpot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Copperpot!
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, Paul Butterworth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butterworth clinches up against the cage.
Copperpot wants a takedown but no success here.
Butterworth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Copperpot is defending well for now.
Copperpot wants a takedown.
Butterworth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Copperpot regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Copperpot lands an upkick as Butterworth stands over him.
Butterworth wants to control from the top but Copperpot keeps moving.
Butterworth 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.
Butterworth wants to control from the top but Copperpot keeps moving.
Copperpot is trying to control the position but Butterworth postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterworth content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Copperpot has locked up a guillotine! Copperpot's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Butterworth is holding on here and Copperpot must be using up a lot of energy. Butterworth has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Copperpot gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chester Copperpot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tally Sedgewick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Crow (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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273 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tally Sedgewick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Crow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedgewick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sedgewick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crow can't do much from the bottom here.
Sedgewick advances nicely into full mount.
Sedgewick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crow is squirming around, avoiding Sedgewick's attempts to control the action.
Sedgewick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Crow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedgewick controlling the position easily from mount.
Crow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sedgewick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sedgewick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Crow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crow bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sedgewick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sedgewick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sedgewick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crow manages to get himself to full guard.
Sedgewick stopping the sweep attempt from Crow.
Sedgewick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crow has an active guard here but Sedgewick has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sedgewick is trying to work for a kimura but Crow is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sedgewick is looking for a kimura here.
Sedgewick trying to control from half guard but Crow is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow wants to control but Sedgewick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crow tries to get to full guard but Sedgewick has control of the leg.
Sedgewick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sedgewick working over Crow with some ground and pound. Crow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sedgewick is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crow is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tally Sedgewick!
Tally Sedgewick retains his heavyweight title!
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