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FFC 12: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Rhodes!
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, Jin Demon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Demon.
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Demon.
Demon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes wants to pass the guard but Demon is keeping the position.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Demon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Demon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Demon has escaped and now he's on top!
Demon is looking to stand up but Rhodes won't let him.
Rhodes looking to control.
Demon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demon throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Demon throws a strike but Rhodes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rhodes postures up in Demon's guard and throws a big left but Demon blocks it.
Demon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rhodes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Rhodes or perhaps it was just good defense by Demon which made him look bad.
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhodes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes drops back looking for a leg! Demon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demon manages to kick Rhodes off! Rhodes jumps back into Demon's guard.
Rhodes stops Demon from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rhodes throwing strikes from guard but Demon blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rhodes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
Rhodes trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Demon keeps moving.
Demon wants to stand up but Rhodes is controlling him.
Demon can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Demon won't allow Rhodes to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rhodes closes the distance and pushes Demon back into the ropes.
Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
Demon throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Rhodes misses with a takedown
and Demon counters with a three punch combo that has Rhodes backing up. Rhodes nods at Demon to acknowledge the strikes.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but Demon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demon misses with the combination.
Demon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demon.
Rhodes tries to land a front kick but Demon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demon to the mat! Demon manages to get full guard.
Demon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes prevents Demon from getting back to his feet.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rhodes pushes down on Demon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Demon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhodes controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes is looking for a kimura here.
Rhodes winds up and cracks Demon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is working for a submission of some sort.
Demon gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Demon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demon is looking to stand up but Rhodes isn't so interested in that idea.
Demon trying to keep a closed guard but Rhodes is proving a slippery customer.
Demon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Rhodes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Demon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Demon has escaped and now he's on top!
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demon.
Demon wants to stand but Rhodes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Demon passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Demon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Will Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rhodes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demon defends it nicely.
Demon throws a head kick that misses
and Rhodes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Demon!
Demon reaches up to try and control the position but Rhodes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Demon rolls and tries to escape and now Rhodes has his back!
Rhodes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rhodes somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Demon covers up after that shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rhodes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Demon hold on?!
Demon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Demon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Demon prevents Rhodes from getting a body triangle.
Demon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rhodes gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demon defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rhodes has a closed guard, preventing Demon from standing up.
Demon wants to pass the guard but Rhodes is keeping the position.
Demon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demon has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodes's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Will Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes is pulling down on Demon's head. It's preventing any offense from Demon, at least for the moment.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demon is one step ahead there.
Demon wants to stand and escape but instead Rhodes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Demon.
Rhodes trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
Demon wants to stand but Rhodes is controlling the position.
Demon is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rhodes shoots for a takedown but Demon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhodes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Draco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Harvey!
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, Chris Draco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Draco misses
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harvey on the side of the head.
Draco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draco throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it.
Draco misses with a combination
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand.
Chris Draco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey lunges at Draco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draco's hand.
Harvey lands a nice shot that snaps Draco's head back.
Draco throws a head kick but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draco moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draco throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Draco misses with a two punch combination.
Harvey lands with a shot to the body.
Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Draco's head.
Harvey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Draco throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Draco looks gassed!
Jab by Harvey.
Draco is rocked!
Harvey cracks Draco with a good jab.
Draco is still on wobbly legs! Can Harvey finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey connects with a superb combination that knocks Draco out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Harvey before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Draco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Harvey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DMX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). comes to the ring accompanied by The Rain - DMX. This should be a great matchup!
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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, DMX !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but manages to avoid it.
McDonald leaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald misses with a hook.
wants to clinch.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a head kick but moves out of range.
McDonald punishes 's body with a nice straight punch.
tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
moves out of range of the strikes.
tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
fails in his attempt to clinch.
has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald swings for the body but moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DMX . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
slips a straight right by McDonald.
moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
clinches but McDonald breaks the clinch
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald jabs right on the nose. blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Tommy McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body punch but moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald throws a body punch but moves out of range.
fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
clinches but McDonald breaks the clinch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald swings for the body but moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DMX . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
regains half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
McDonald wants to control from the top but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
is trying to control the position from the bottom.
isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonald!
Tommy McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
trying to control but McDonald flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DMX .
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero comes into the arena with Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anti Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero moves out of range of the strikes.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Hero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hero at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson shoots in but Hero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Hero counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson looks gassed!
Hero punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hero scores with a head kick.
Hero lands a big head kick that sends Robinson to the canvas! Hero follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Hero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jose gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barde Mopsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jose gomez 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 welterweight 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, jose gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barde Mopsi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mopsi which made him look bad.
Mopsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mopsi is looking to clinch but gomez is avoiding it.
Mopsi throws a half hearted mid kick.
gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mopsi in his tracks.
Mopsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mopsi is keeping the position for now.
gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mopsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mopsi has a closed guard, preventing gomez from standing up.
gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gomez is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mopsi dives on top into guard.
gomez keeping moving, preventing Mopsi from controlling successfully.
gomez is adopting a defensive guard.
Mopsi trying to control but gomez is working from the bottom.
Mopsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mopsi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mopsi trying to control but gomez is working from the bottom.
gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mopsi working for a triangle but gomez defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
gomez wants to control from the top but Mopsi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gomez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
gomez controlling from side mount.
Mopsi manages to get back to half guard.
gomez is looking for a kimura here.
gomez is thwarting Mopsi's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mopsi is trying to get back to full guard.
gomez is working for a kimura but Mopsi is defending it quite comfortably.
Mopsi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jose gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Mopsi. No joy for gomez on that attempt.
Barde Mopsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mopsi cracks the inside of gomez's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mopsi.
Mopsi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on gomez. That did some damage!
gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
gomez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
gomez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mopsi is looking for a sweep.
gomez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
gomez trying to control the action but Mopsi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gomez tries to move to mount but Mopsi blocks the move with his legs.
gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mopsi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mopsi is trying to get back to his feet.
Mopsi regains half guard.
Mopsi gets full guard.
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.
Mopsi wants to stand but gomez is controlling the position.
Mopsi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. gomez defends it easily.
gomez wanted to stand there but Mopsi had control of the position.
gomez trying to control but Mopsi is working from the bottom.
Mopsi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst gomez is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
gomez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mopsi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of gomez, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi stopping the sweep attempt from gomez.
gomez keeping full guard, as Mopsi tries to pass.
gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mopsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
gomez looking for a guillotine here but Mopsi defends easily.
Mopsi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mopsi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mopsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mopsi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mopsi wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mopsi clinches.
Mopsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mopsi working gomez over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barde Mopsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mopsi tries to close the distance and clinch but gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mopsi misses the shot to the body.
Mopsi moves into the clinch.
Mopsi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mopsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
gomez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mopsi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mopsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mopsi lands an elbow inside.
gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mopsi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gomez jumps guard but Mopsi stands there with gomez around his waist. gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mopsi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
gomez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mopsi lands a damaging elbow.
Mopsi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mopsi displaying some good clinch control by pressing gomez up against the ropes.
Mopsi looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Mopsi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mopsi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mopsi obliges.
Mopsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
gomez takes an elbow to the temple.
Mopsi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mopsi walks away with a smile on his face. gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Mopsi finds it's target.
Mopsi tries to clinch but gomez is having none of it.
Mopsi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of gomez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from gomez does no damage.
Mopsi shoots and misses
and gomez counters with a single leg into guard. Mopsi didn't expect that.
gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Mopsi.
gomez wants to control from the top but Mopsi keeps moving.
Mopsi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for gomez!
gomez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mopsi looking to secure an arm triangle but gomez defends it well.
Mopsi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
gomez tries to hold on but Mopsi postures up.
gomez is looking to improve his position but Mopsi isn't that keen on the idea.
Mopsi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now gomez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mopsi is keeping the position for now.
Mopsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and gomez defends well.
gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mopsi is keeping the position for now.
gomez wants to get up but he can't break Mopsi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mopsi wants to sweep here but gomez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barde Mopsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mopsi 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barde Mopsi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Tinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinker comes to the ring accompanied by Stranglehold. Belfort has chosen Things just arent the same as his entrance music. Vitor Belfort will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Tinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tinker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belfort scores with a jab to the head.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Tinker's shoulder, as Tinker tries to avoid the shot.
Tinker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw.
Belfort throws a body punch but Tinker moves out of range.
Belfort lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Tinker looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Tinker moves out of range of the leg kick from Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Tinker moved away.
Belfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Vitor Belfort has been cut.
Vitor Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Tinker wants to slow Belfort down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Belfort.
Tinker blocks a head kick by Belfort.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinker is defended easily by Belfort.
Belfort misses with a hook to the body
and Tinker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort controlling the position.
Tinker thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tinker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Tinker looking to sit in guard and control but Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tinker looking to control.
Belfort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tinker has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinker trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tinker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort throws a leg kick that misses.
Tinker misses with a jab to the body
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tinker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a hook but Tinker avoids it easily.
Tinker misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with a head kick. That will keep Tinker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tinker misses with a body punch
and Belfort counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinker is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Belfort as he connects with a hook.
Oh Tinker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tinker misses with a body punch
and Belfort moves into the clinch.
Tinker seems to have got his legs back now.
Belfort presses Tinker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belfort stalling the fight.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tinker's elbow.
Belfort stops a takedown attempt from Tinker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Tinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Belfort.
Tinker is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort tries a body shot but Tinker blocks it.
Belfort keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tinker's efforts to push away.
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tinker tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort tries a body shot but Tinker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tinker throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort's corner calls for a 1-2. Belfort obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Tinker moved out of range.
Tinker is looking to wear down Belfort with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tinker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Belfort misses its intended target.
Tinker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tinker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tinker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belfort defends it nicely.
Tinker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Tinker moves away from the strike by Belfort.
Tinker misses with a jab to the body
and Belfort counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Belfort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tinker doesn't seem phased though.
Vitor Belfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
Tinker shoots in looking for a takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl out of it but Tinker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Belfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Belfort.
Tinker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Tinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Belfort misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort misses with a looping left.
Tinker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belfort throws a lazy head kick
and Tinker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tinker takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort tries a low kick but Tinker avoids it.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Tinker is just out of range.
Belfort fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Belfort.
Tinker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belfort manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belfort holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belfort 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.
Tinker looking to pass the guard.
Tinker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belfort seems keen to control Tinker's posture.
Tinker tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Tinker.
Tinker lands with a hook. Belfort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belfort wants to clinch
and Tinker counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinker throws a big shot that misses.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitor Belfort's cut.
That's time! Tinker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Belfort fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tinker.
Tinker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tinker dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Tinker misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tinker misses with a combination
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belfort misses with a jab to the body
and Tinker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tinker.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tinker wants to free his trapped foot but Belfort is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tinker with the ground and pound but Belfort uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tinker's guard.
Tinker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Belfort!
Belfort is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tinker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Belfort is on top in guard.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but instead Tinker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tinker postures up.
Tinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tinker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort is trying to keep Tinker in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tinker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Belfort pulls Tinker in close to his closed guard and prevents Tinker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
Tinker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Tinker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort moves out of range of the leg kick from Tinker.
Belfort connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinker digs a good body shot into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Tinker slips the punch.
Belfort gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tinker.
A shot to de liver by Tinker. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Tinker is predictable there
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Belfort gets caught flat footed, as Tinker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tinker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Tinker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belfort 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Belfort!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigmarsson has chosen Du Hast, Rammstein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Lee Paris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sigmarsson to the mat! Sigmarsson manages to get full guard.
Paris with a nice head shot there.
Sigmarsson is looking for a triangle here but Paris uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sigmarsson is letting Paris control him for a moment.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigmarsson keeps working.
Sigmarsson is being controlled here.
Paris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paris tries to score with some ground and pound. Sigmarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sigmarsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Paris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sigmarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Paris looking to control but Sigmarsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Paris with the ground and pound from mount.
Paris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sigmarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paris with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Paris! Sigmarsson is hurt baaadly! Paris is firing away with more strikes - Sigmarsson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Lee Paris!
Johnny Lee Paris retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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