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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raendi Kouture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kouture is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Warriors of the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raendi Kouture!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouture pushes Bradley away with a front kick.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Kouture scores with a nice body kick.
Kouture shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradley lands a jab to the head.
Kouture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Bradley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bradley duly obliges.
Bradley throws a head kick but Kouture moves out of range.
Bradley wants to land a leg kick but Kouture is out of range.
Kouture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradley. That's going to slow Kouture down.
Bradley swings for the body but Kouture moves out of range.
Kouture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kouture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kouture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Bradley. No joy for Kouture on that attempt.
Bradley throws a nice looking combination but Kouture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley stuffs the takedown attempt from Kouture. Kouture gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raendi Kouture.
Kouture looks gassed!
Bradley lands the left hand.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kouture was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a combination. Kouture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kouture shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradley pinned against the cage. Bradley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kouture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kouture is out of range and Bradley settles back down.
Bradley punishes Kouture's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kouture has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kouture bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kouture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kouture circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradley tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a wild combination.
Kouture throws a leg kick
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Kouture backing up. Kouture nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley cracks Kouture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kouture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Kouture moves out of range.
Bradley throws a head kick that half lands.
Bradley throws a head kick but Kouture moves out of range.
Kouture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kouture moves out of range of the body kick from Bradley.
Bradley misses the shot to the body.
Kouture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Kouture throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kouture doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kouture counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bradley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kouture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kouture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Bradley dominated that round.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kouture counters with an outside leg kick.
Kouture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Kouture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kouture misses with a kick to the body
and Bradley counters with a three punch combo that has Kouture backing up. Kouture nods at Bradley to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kouture counters with a leg kick.
Kouture drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bradley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradley tries to get out of the position.
Bradley wants to get back to his feet but Kouture drags him back down.
Bradley tries to bench press Kouture off him but Kouture keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradley is not content to let Kouture control the position.
Bradley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kouture on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley holds on to Kouture's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bradley tries to buck Kouture off but Kouture is having none of it.
Kouture is looking to take a break and control but Bradley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kouture looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bradley is avoiding damage well.
That's two 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kouture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradley counters with a left and a right that stings Kouture.
Eric Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kouture counters with a nice leg kick.
Bradley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bradley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kouture.
Kouture has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eric Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raendi Kouture.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bradley scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kouture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradley.
Kouture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bradley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kouture somewhat.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Kouture counters with an outside leg kick.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
Kouture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradley tries to avoid it but Kouture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradley to the ground. Bradley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kouture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bradley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kouture is out of range and Bradley settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kouture, right into the meat.
Kouture misses with a double jab
and Bradley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bradley throws a series of punches but Kouture moves out of range.
Bradley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Kouture moves out of range easily.
Eric Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kouture makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kouture.
Kouture with a poor takedown
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Kouture counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradley trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raendi Kouture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Kouture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Kouture slips the punch.
Kouture dives in and grabs Bradley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bradley pushes down on Kouture's head and hops out.
Bradley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kouture counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kouture throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kouture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley scores with a one two! Kouture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kouture fails with the takedown.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kouture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kouture is looking to stand up but Bradley won't let him.
Bradley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kouture's guard.
Kouture is trying to keep Bradley in close.
Bradley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bradley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kouture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Eric Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raendi Kouture.
Bradley misses with a double jab
and Kouture counters with a good low kick that Bradley was not able to check.
Bradley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kouture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Kouture persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Bradley.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Kouture avoids them all with ease.
Bradley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a right hand that Kouture ducks under and follows up with a left that Kouture also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Bradley misses its intended target.
Bradley throws a right hand that Kouture ducks under and follows up with a left that Kouture also avoids with ease.
Bradley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kouture.
Kouture avoids the body shot from Bradley.
Bradley throws a combination that misses
and Kouture counters with a head kick. That will keep Bradley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kouture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bradley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kouture.
Bradley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kouture counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kouture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kouture is defended easily by Bradley.
Bradley misses with a combination
and Kouture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eric Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kouture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradley circles away.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kouture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raendi Kouture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kouture has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raendi Kouture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, eye of the tiger. Leonidus Cesar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balboa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Balboa is pushing down on Cesar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cesar is fighting to maintain full guard but Balboa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balboa wants to work for an arm triangle but Cesar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balboa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cesar sees it coming and defends easily.
Balboa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cesar is just riding it out for now. Balboa eventually gives up the hold.
Cesar actively working from the bottom here.
Balboa is trying to work for a kimura but Cesar is defending well.
Cesar looking for submissions off his back.
Cesar looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cesar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balboa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cesar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cesar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balboa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cesar looks gassed!
Balboa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cesar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balboa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control but Cesar is working from the bottom.
Cesar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cesar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balboa drops back looking for a leg! Cesar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cesar manages to kick Balboa off! Balboa jumps back into Cesar's guard.
Balboa pushing down on Cesar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar actively working from the bottom here.
Balboa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cesar defend it? Balboa steps over the head and cranks it - Cesar is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Balboa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antsas Uni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Antsas Uni had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antsas Uni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saint Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patrick.
Patrick slips a straight right by Uni.
Uni lands a glancing blow to the side of Patrick's head.
Uni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patrick.
Patrick wants to clinch.
Patrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uni throws out the jab.
Patrick closes the distance and pushes Uni back into the cage.
Uni wants to get back to striking at distance but Patrick won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Patrick tries to land a knee to the head but Uni blocks with his arms.
Uni wants to break free but Patrick has control.
Patrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Patrick on the inside.
Patrick fails to pull guard.
Uni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patrick can't break the clinch.
Patrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uni's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick wants a takedown but no success here.
Patrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antsas Uni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Patrick.
Patrick looks gassed!
Uni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Patrick wants to stall.
Patrick is trying to force a seperation but Uni has the dominant position.
Patrick tries to break the clinch but Uni is controlling the position.
Patrick has Uni pressed against the cage, preventing Uni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Patrick has him pressed against the cage.
Patrick fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uni is trying to force a seperation but Patrick has the dominant position.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uni is trying to force a seperation but Patrick has the dominant position.
Patrick tries to circle away but Uni has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Uni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uni breaks the clinch.
Patrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patrick.
Uni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patrick's head backwards.
It looks like Saint Patrick has been cut.
Uni lands with a right that hurts Patrick. Patrick looks to clinch but Uni throws a short knee that drops Patrick. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Antsas Uni!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Saakuuraabaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Big Stack enters the cage!
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215 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Saakuuraabaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Stack!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Saakuuraabaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saakuuraabaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Saakuuraabaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saakuuraabaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saakuuraabaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stack!
Saakuuraabaa looking for a guillotine from mount but Stack is having none of it.
Saakuuraabaa stands up from mount. Strange move.
Saakuuraabaa misses with a takedown
and Stack counters with a takedown into side control.
Stack landing a few strikes.
It looks like Kazushi Saakuuraabaa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saakuuraabaa is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saakuuraabaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saakuuraabaa tries to buck Stack off but Stack is having none of it.
Saakuuraabaa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stack thows a huge punch but Saakuuraabaa dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saakuuraabaa wants to improve his position but Stack is controlling well.
Saakuuraabaa has a hand on Stack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saakuuraabaa?
Stack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stack lands a big shot there that rocks Saakuuraabaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saakuuraabaa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stack lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa's cut is getting worse.
The referee warns Saakuuraabaa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saakuuraabaa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saakuuraabaa's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stack looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stack looking to secure an arm triangle but Saakuuraabaa defends it well.
Stack trying to control but Saakuuraabaa is having none of it.
Saakuuraabaa tries to reverse the position but Stack maintains control.
Stack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Saakuuraabaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa is working hard here to advance position.
Stack lands a big shot there that rocks Saakuuraabaa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saakuuraabaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saakuuraabaa has hold of Stack's hands but Stack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saakuuraabaa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stack's back!
Saakuuraabaa is persistently looking for the submission but Stack is defending it well.
Saakuuraabaa is trying to stick to Stack's back but Stack is turning into Saakuuraabaa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saakuuraabaa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stack.
Saakuuraabaa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stack is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saakuuraabaa is working for a guillotine from mount but Stack frees his head quite easily.
Saakuuraabaa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stack turns into him and now he's in Saakuuraabaa's guard.
Stack passes Saakuuraabaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stack 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.
Saakuuraabaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Saakuuraabaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Stack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Saakuuraabaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stack with a poor takedown
and Saakuuraabaa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stack won't allow Saakuuraabaa to pass to mount.
Stack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stack.
Saakuuraabaa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saakuuraabaa, into his guard.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Stack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saakuuraabaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stack throws a big right hand that misses.
Stack stopping the sweep attempt from Saakuuraabaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saakuuraabaa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stack has managed to get both his arms back between Saakuuraabaa's legs - danger averted.
Saakuuraabaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stack thows a big elbow that misses.
Stack lands a couple of elbows.
Saakuuraabaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Saakuuraabaa, not yet.
Stack trying to control but Saakuuraabaa is working from the bottom.
Stack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saakuuraabaa looking for a guillotine here but Stack defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stack shoots and misses
and Saakuuraabaa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saakuuraabaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saakuuraabaa slips nicely into half guard.
Stack won't allow Saakuuraabaa to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stack manages to get to full guard.
Stack wants to sweep but no luck.
Saakuuraabaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Stack is retaining full guard.
Stack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saakuuraabaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack wants to sweep here but Saakuuraabaa controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saakuuraabaa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saakuuraabaa wants to pass the guard but Stack is keeping the position.
Stack working a defensive guard here.
Saakuuraabaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saakuuraabaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saakuuraabaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Stack is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saakuuraabaa wants to pass the guard but Stack is keeping the position.
Stack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saakuuraabaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saakuuraabaa pushing down on Stack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saakuuraabaa pulls his head out easily.
Stack won't allow Saakuuraabaa to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Stack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazushi Saakuuraabaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stack shoots in and bounces Saakuuraabaa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saakuuraabaa is on top in guard.
Stack can't keep his opponent in guard - Saakuuraabaa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stack wants to control but Saakuuraabaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saakuuraabaa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stack regains half guard.
Stack trying to control from the bottom.
Stack is defending against the submission attempts here by Saakuuraabaa.
Saakuuraabaa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stack's thigh. Stack counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saakuuraabaa is aware though and is defending well.
Saakuuraabaa advances position into side control!
Stack prevents Saakuuraabaa from improving position.
Saakuuraabaa advances nicely into full mount.
Stack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saakuuraabaa wants to finish this one by submission but Stack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Saakuuraabaa.
Kazushi Saakuuraabaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack gets back to half guard.
Saakuuraabaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Big Stack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stack controlling the position well.
Stack is looking to improve his position.
Saakuuraabaa wants to free his trapped foot but Stack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saakuuraabaa defends it easily.
Saakuuraabaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stack's guard.
Stack is looking to improve his position.
Stack is pressing down on Saakuuraabaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saakuuraabaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stack's guard.
Saakuuraabaa wants to pass to mount but Stack is defending the position.
Stack tries to roll over but Saakuuraabaa keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack actively working from the bottom here.
Saakuuraabaa trying to pass the guard but Stack defending well.
Stack is trying to maintain the position but Saakuuraabaa is very close to passing his half guard.
Saakuuraabaa uses his free foot to push down on Stack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stack.
Saakuuraabaa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stack tries to lock up and control but Saakuuraabaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saakuuraabaa with shots to the head and body - Stack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Stack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Stack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray Potter 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnar tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Potter connects with a crisp jab.
Resnar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Resnar throws a series of punches but Potter moves out of range.
Resnar punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.
Resnar tries to clinch there but Potter circles away.
Resnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.
Resnar moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Resnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Resnar.
Potter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Potter scoring with punches and elbows.
Resnar is looking for a sweep.
Potter working the ground and pound from side control.
Resnar is rocked!
It looks like Brock Resnar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter lands a strong strike to the head of Resnar. That's dazed him! Potter looking to finish here. Resnar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Potter lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Potter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Manfredo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boston Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Manfredo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boston Dean!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfredo Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manfredo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfredo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean slips a jab from Manfredo Jr.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
Peter Manfredo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean slips a straight right by Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dean in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Manfredo Jr scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Manfredo Jr.
Manfredo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfredo Jr misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manfredo Jr sprawls well initially but Dean persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manfredo Jr is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manfredo Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dean stalling.
Manfredo Jr tries to kick Dean off but Dean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dean stalling.
Manfredo Jr wants to control but Dean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dean passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manfredo Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manfredo Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dean avoids the attempt from Manfredo Jr to control.
Manfredo Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dean has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfredo Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Dean won't let Manfredo Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dean with a couple of short strikes.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr is trying to stand up.
Manfredo Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Manfredo Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is having none of it.
Manfredo Jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Manfredo Jr is breathing heavily.
Dean wants to control the pace but Manfredo Jr is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Dean.
Manfredo Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Dean has a good base and remains in mount.
Dean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dean putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manfredo Jr?
Manfredo Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boston Dean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Manfredo Jr.
Peter Manfredo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manfredo Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manfredo Jr rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Manfredo Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to de liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manfredo Jr tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Manfredo Jr shoots and misses
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manfredo Jr is trying to stand.
Well, if Dean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manfredo Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dean in particular looking to stall.
Manfredo Jr is trying to stand.
Dean trying to control from half guard but Manfredo Jr is working away.
Manfredo Jr is trying to stand back up but Dean is controlling him
Dean works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manfredo Jr tries to buck Dean off but he can't manage it.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Dean landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Manfredo Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dean on the ground.
Manfredo Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dean working Manfredo Jr over with strikes here.
Dean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manfredo Jr?
Manfredo Jr taking shots to the head.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manfredo Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Dean avoids the attempt from Manfredo Jr to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean prevents Manfredo Jr from getting the reversal.
Dean lands a big shot there that rocks Manfredo Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dean looking to finish Manfredo Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Manfredo Jr!
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Boston Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfredo Jr tries to hold on but Dean postures up.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is having none of it.
Dean cracks Manfredo Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manfredo Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfredo Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dean landing strikes from the mount.
Manfredo Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dean scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Manfredo Jr?
Manfredo Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Dean controlling his opponent.
Dean tries to control but Manfredo Jr wriggling away.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Manfredo Jr tries to clinch up
and Dean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manfredo Jr is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dean cracks Manfredo Jr with a solid left hand.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Manfredo Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dean distracts Manfredo Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean trying to control but Manfredo Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manfredo Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Manfredo Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manfredo Jr tries to get out of the position.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean wants to control from the top but Manfredo Jr keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean won't allow Manfredo Jr to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manfredo Jr to the mat! Manfredo Jr manages to get full guard.
Dean prevents Manfredo Jr from getting back to his feet.
Dean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manfredo Jr wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
Dean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean distracts Manfredo Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manfredo Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
Manfredo Jr moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Manfredo Jr clinches but Dean breaks the clinch
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manfredo Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Dean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manfredo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manfredo Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dean somewhat.
Peter Manfredo Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boston Dean.
Manfredo Jr shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense.
Manfredo Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manfredo Jr!
Dean has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manfredo Jr's face.
Dean is landing with some decent strikes but Manfredo Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Manfredo Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Dean with shots to the head and body - Manfredo Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dean controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manfredo Jr taking shots to the head.
Manfredo Jr wants to control but Dean is having none of it.
Dean looking to control but Manfredo Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boston Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manfredo Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Dean raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfredo Jr is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boston Dean!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between l l (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Big Punisher- Beware. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, l l!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
l shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Griffin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. l swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin throws and elbow that misses. l uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by l!
l thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of l is proving hard to escape from.
l might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffin won't allow l to get back to his feet.
l knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
l preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as l works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin stops l from standing up.
l could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin with a poor takedown
and l counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
l is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
l scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
l blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from l.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
l stands up out of Griffin's guard for a moment - Griffin manages to land a nice upkick.
Griffin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
l is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
l wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for l!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
l wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
l is trying to stand up.
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… l turns into him and now he's in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griffin is working for a kimura but l is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing shots but l is blocking nicely.
Griffin thows a huge punch but l dodges it nicely.
l blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
l l dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in l's guard.
Griffin prevents l from getting back to his feet.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin postures up in l's guard and throws a big left but l blocks it.
Griffin won't allow l to get back to his feet.
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.
Griffin cracks l with a solid left hand.
l keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griffin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
l l is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
l wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
l decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
l working Griffin over with strikes.
Griffin is pressing down on l's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
l with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
l won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
l works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
l is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
l working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but l swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as l shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
l keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
l is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
l wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin wants to control from the top but l keeps moving.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
l tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
l scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
l lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
l landing a few strikes.
l lands an elbow.
Griffin gets back to half guard.
Griffin is pressing down on l's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin working for a triangle but l defends it easily.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that l l will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
l closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffin did well to prevent l getting side control.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Griffin taking some punishment here, with l in his half guard.
l lands with a punch from half guard.
l is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
l tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
l landing with the ground and pound.
l has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
l trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
l with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
l works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
l with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for l!
Griffin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… l is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by l and Griffin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but l is avoiding damage well.
Griffin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Griffin prevents l from escaping the position.
Griffin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for l!
Griffin has hold of l's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and l manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
l l is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for l because Griffin loaded up on that one.
l blocking the ground and pound.
Griffin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Griffin lands a big shot there that rocks l but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
l wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffin with shots to the head and body - l looks very uncomfortable down there.
l trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
l is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
l l overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin unloads with some shots from mount but l bucks and avoids them well.
Griffin lands a heavy elbow.
Griffin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
l holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Griffin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
l avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
l on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if l tries to get out of the position.
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.
Griffin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griffin punching from mount but l doing a good job of avoiding damage.
l squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
l avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
l holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Griffin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Griffin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Forrest Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think l has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Forrest Griffin!
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