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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobero Shimasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobero Shimasaki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Nobero Shimasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimasaki clinches up against the cage.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch.
Shimasaki throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shimasaki darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shimasaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shimasaki jumps guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Shimasaki keeps moving.
Jones stands up and waves to Shimasaki to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shimasaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Shimasaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones looks winded!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shimasaki breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimasaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shimasaki slowing the pace effectively.
Shimasaki crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki landing knees to the head.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimasaki lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Shimasaki.
Shimasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimasaki pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones is working an open guard so Shimasaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shimasaki throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shimasaki has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Shimasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shimasaki jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones stops Shimasaki from standing up.
Shimasaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimasaki throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Shimasaki is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Shimasaki is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Shimasaki landing small, sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here. Shimasaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shimasaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones prevents Shimasaki from improving position.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shimasaki working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimasaki stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimasaki clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shimasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shimasaki prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Shimasaki stalling in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Shimasaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shimasaki tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shimasaki obliges.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shimasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Shimasaki. Shimasaki maintains the clinch.
Shimasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki successfully pulls guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shimasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nobero Shimasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shimasaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shimasaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimasaki lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shimasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones blocks a head kick by Shimasaki.
Shimasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki clinches with his opponent.
Shimasaki with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shimasaki lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Shimasaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shimasaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shimasaki lands a knee to the head.
Shimasaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shimasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Shimasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shimasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shimasaki lands a head kick!
Shimasaki lands with a cross.
Shimasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimasaki clinches up against the cage.
Shimasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Shimasaki controlling the position.
Shimasaki wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Shimasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimasaki moves into the clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Shimasaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shimasaki clinches.
Shimasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shimasaki successfully pulls guard.
Shimasaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimasaki passes to side control.
Shimasaki happy to just control the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
That's time! Shimasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shimasaki clinches with his opponent.
Shimasaki has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shimasaki decides to pull guard.
Jones trying to control but Shimasaki is working from the bottom.
Shimasaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Shimasaki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shimasaki clinches up against the cage.
Shimasaki pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shimasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nobero Shimasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimasaki working Jones over with knees to the body.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch.
Nobero Shimasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimasaki moves into the clinch.
Shimasaki prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Shimasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones blocks a head kick by Shimasaki.
Shimasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimasaki.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shimasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Shimasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Shimasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shimasaki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shimasaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Shimasaki 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.
Nobero Shimasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shimasaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shimasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Shimasaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shimasaki stalling in the clinch.
Shimasaki connects with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shimasaki walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shimasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Shimasaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki clinches with his opponent.
Shimasaki looking for a takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shimasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shimasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shimasaki stalls.
Shimasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shimasaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shimasaki jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shimasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Shimasaki.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobero Shimasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobero Shimasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shimasaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobero Shimasaki!
Nobero Shimasaki made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammed Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fees comes to the cage accompanied by The Bleeding - 5FDP. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Muhammed Lawal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Fees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammed Lawal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawal stuffs the takedown.
Fees tries to clinch up.
Fees tries for a takedown but Lawal circles away easily
and Lawal counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Michael Fees has been cut.
Fees fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Fees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawal tries to close the distance and clinch but Fees swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fees takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawal lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fees is looking to close the distance but Lawal sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fees crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fees is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muhammed Lawal!
Michael Fees was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for my performance, I will come back and offer more next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Findlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahora Dromas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Findlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahora Dromas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dromas has a takedown stuffed.
Dromas moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Findlay.
Findlay slows down the pace here.
Findlay lands an elbow inside that Dromas shrugs off.
Dromas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A knee to the head by Findlay.
Dromas tries to throw a body punch but Findlay avoids it by throwing Dromas back against the cage.
Findlay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ahora Dromas has been cut.
Findlay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dromas's face.
Dromas looks winded!
Findlay is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dromas jumps guard but Findlay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Findlay with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Findlay stops a takedown attempt from Dromas.
James Findlay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahora Dromas.
Findlay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dromas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Findlay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Findlay breaks the clinch.
Dromas shoots in but Findlay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Findlay darts in looking for a takedown but Dromas gets double underhooks and turns Findlay into the cage.
Dromas wants to break free but Findlay has control.
Findlay prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findlay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Findlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Findlay closes the distance and clinches.
Findlay lands an elbow that stopped Dromas in his tracks for a moment.
Findlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Findlay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Findlay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dromas avoids the head kick by Findlay.
Findlay lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Findlay!
Findlay lands a nice shot to the body.
Dromas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Findlay drives through and clinches with Dromas against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Findlay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Findlay lands with a short shot to the head.
Dromas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Findlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Findlay manages to break the clinch.
Dromas fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Findlay.
Findlay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Findlay thumps Dromas with a low kick.
Findlay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Findlay leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Findlay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dromas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Findlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Findlay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dromas has Findlay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Findlay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Findlay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Findlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dromas pushes Findlay up against the cage in a clinch.
Dromas jumps guard but Findlay stands there with Dromas around his waist. Dromas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Findlay jumps into guard, dragging Dromas to the mat.
Findlay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dromas manages to get himself to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Findlay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahora Dromas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Findlay clinches with his opponent.
Findlay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dromas is defending well.
Dromas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Findlay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Findlay pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been informed that Dromas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Findlay 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.
Findlay pushes Dromas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dromas keeps the fight on the outside.
Findlay has Dromas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dromas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Findlay.
Dromas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dromas is trying to maintain a safe position but Findlay gets an underhook and turns Dromas into the cage.
Findlay is trying to pull guard but Dromas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Findlay tries to pull guard but Dromas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Findlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Findlay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Findlay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dromas shoots in but no luck this time.
Findlay with a hook.
Dromas gets tackled into the cage by Findlay. Findlay maintains the clinch.
Findlay pulls guard effortlessly.
Dromas wants to pass the guard but Findlay is keeping the position.
Findlay is adopting a defensive guard.
Dromas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findlay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dromas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Findlay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dromas trying to control but Findlay is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ahora Dromas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Findlay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dromas, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Findlay lands a knee to the body.
Dromas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Findlay gets control of Dromas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Findlay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dromas gets to his feet - Findlay follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Findlay doesn't manage to clinch there - Dromas circles away.
Findlay looks for a takedown but Dromas sprawls well.
Findlay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dromas fails to land the takedown.
Dromas keeps the fight on the outside.
Findlay doesn't manage to clinch there - Dromas circles away.
Findlay drives through and clinches with Dromas against the cage.
Findlay manages to pull guard.
Findlay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dromas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Findlay, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dromas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Findlay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Findlay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Findlay.
Dromas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Findlay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Findlay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Findlay lands a knee to the head.
Findlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Findlay moves into range and clinches up with Dromas.
Findlay pulls guard.
Dromas stands up from Findlay's guard - Dromas perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Findlay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahora Dromas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dromas tries to keep at a distance but Findlay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dromas jumps guard but Findlay stands there with Dromas around his waist. Dromas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Findlay stalls.
Findlay pulls guard successfully.
Dromas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dromas looking to pass the guard.
Findlay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dromas preventing the sweep.
Dromas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Findlay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Findlay feints a jab promting Dromas to slip. Findlay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dromas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Findlay.
Findlay is looking to clinch but Dromas is avoiding it.
Dromas throws a series of punches but Findlay avoids them all with ease.
Findlay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Findlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Findlay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Findlay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dromas uses from the top position.
Dromas wants to pass the guard but Findlay is keeping the position.
Findlay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dromas is one step ahead there.
Findlay is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dromas wants to control from the top but Findlay keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ahora Dromas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Findlay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dromas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Findlay's guard now.
Findlay kicks Dromas off and gets to his feet.
Findlay tries to clinch but Dromas moves out of range.
Findlay instigates a clinch.
James Findlay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Findlay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dromas takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dromas has had enough of the clinch but Findlay keeps him there for the moment.
Findlay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Findlay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Findlay jumps guard.
Findlay pushes Dromas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dromas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Findlay avoids it really well and circles away.
James Findlay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahora Dromas.
Findlay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahora Dromas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Findlay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Findlay instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Findlay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Findlay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Findlay!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lugz wants to clinch up but Duplesris keeps it at a distance.
Lugz dodges the punch combination from Duplesris.
Duplesris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duplesris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lugz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Seth Duplesris has been cut.
Duplesris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lugz tries to clinch
and Duplesris counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lugz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duplesris misses with a two punch combination.
Duplesris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duplesris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lugz moves away.
Lugz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duplesris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Duplesris.
Lugz slips under a jab.
Duplesris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lugz.
Duplesris lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lugz goes down and covers up as Duplesris starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Duplesris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd comes into the arena with All of the Lights - Kanye West blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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6 - 9 - 0 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Boyd !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boyd wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Boyd prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Boyd can't get the takedown.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Boyd . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyd , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Boyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Boyd shoots in.
Boyd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Milo Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Boyd moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boyd shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boyd thinking.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyd back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd wants to clinch.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Boyd shoots in.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boyd .
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Boyd 's torso.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva lands a head kick!
Boyd with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Boyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Boyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva leaves Boyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva catches Boyd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Boyd 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyd tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
A nice combination there by Silva.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Boyd .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Boyd is rocked!
Silva throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Oh Boyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Boyd to the canvas! Silva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva!
In defeat, Milo Boyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Bounty Hunter will be back. He will always be back. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Invictus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Invictus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Be Touched. Zack Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Invictus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invictus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Invictus manages to break the clinch.
Invictus misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Lance Invictus has been cut.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Invictus lands with a good body shot.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Invictus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller thuds his right hand into Invictus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Invictus is rocked!
Invictus ducks into an uppercut from Miller and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Contino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys - Southern Flavor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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28
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximo Contino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Contino throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Contino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Contino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Contino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith stays in close to Contino's body and controls the position.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Contino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Contino's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Contino wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Contino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Contino's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith prevents Contino from improving his position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents Contino from improving his position.
Smith stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Contino's waist but Contino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Contino goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Contino wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Contino pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to Contino's body and controls the position.
Contino is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Contino's head.
Contino looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Contino is breathing heavily.
Contino wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Contino can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Contino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contino taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Contino tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contino is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contino avoid being mounted?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith content just to control the position here.
John Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contino is working to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Contino tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Contino looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Contino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contino tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Contino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Contino slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Contino's guard.
Contino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Smith.
Contino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Contino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Contino is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contino is looking to escape.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contino is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Contino thows a body shot but no joy.
Contino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Contino but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Contino looks very uncomfortable down there.
Contino is rocked!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Contino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contino seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Contino looks very uncomfortable down there.
Contino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Contino tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Contino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Contino wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Contino looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith pushing down on Contino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contino is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
Contino is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contino tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Contino tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith controlling from mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Contino tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Contino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Contino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith distracts Contino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith cracks Contino with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith works over Contino with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Smith 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.
Contino has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximo Contino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
John Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulrich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zambombada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Burns!
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, Javier Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ulrich fails to land the takedown.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Ulrich, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Ulrich against the cage but Ulrich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Javier Ulrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Ulrich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ulrich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ulrich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ulrich tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Ulrich tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Ulrich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ulrich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Ulrich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ulrich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ulrich's guard! Nice work there by Burns!
Burns wants to pass the guard but Ulrich is keeping the position.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.
Ulrich working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns tries to stand but Ulrich is controlling from the bottom.
Ulrich has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.
Ulrich has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nathan Burns.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulrich has a takedown stuffed.
Ulrich is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Ulrich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nathan Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Ulrich.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burns.
Ulrich is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns wants to stand but Ulrich is controlling his arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulrich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Ulrich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ulrich gets a clinch.
Burns tries for a takedown but Ulrich manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ulrich jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulrich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulrich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Javier Ulrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ulrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns trying to control but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Ulrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ulrich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Ulrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burns defends well.
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ulrich tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
Burns trying to control the action but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Ulrich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns moves into full mount! Ulrich won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulrich regains half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Ulrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ulrich drives through with a takedown into Burns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ulrich manages to get himself to full guard.
Ulrich is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ulrich is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into half guard.
Ulrich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burns has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Burns trying to control but Ulrich is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich regains half guard.
Ulrich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.
Ulrich wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Ulrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Ulrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns wanted to stand there but Ulrich had control of the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Ulrich really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
Ulrich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns jumps guard and drags Ulrich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ulrich trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Ulrich preventing the sweep.
Ulrich looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
Burns stands and throws Ulrich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ulrich tries to buck Burns off but Burns is having none of it.
Ulrich is not content to let Burns control the position.
Ulrich dodges the ground and pound from Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Ulrich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ulrich is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns trying to control but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulrich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich looking to sit in guard and control but Burns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns wanted to stand there but Ulrich had control of the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ulrich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Burns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ulrich is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Ulrich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Javier Ulrich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burns instigates a clinch.
Burns is looking to control Ulrich's arms but Ulrich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Ulrich is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ulrich decides to pull guard.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Ulrich is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich sneaks back into half guard.
Ulrich moves into full guard.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulrich's guard.
Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ulrich is tightening it up a little... Burns has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Burns reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Burns taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ulrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Javier Ulrich!
Javier Ulrich made sure to mention his sponsor, Bad Man Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Longshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longshank comes to the cage accompanied by duality by slipknot. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Longshank!
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, The Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshank connects with a nice looking jab.
Longshank swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Longshank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longshank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longshank feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Longshank.
Longshank throws a shot to the body.
Spartan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longshank on the side of the head.
Longshank misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Longshank. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longshank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longshank scores with a nice right hand.
Spartan scores with a hook to the body. Longshank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rick Longshank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Longshank is out of range.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longshank misses with a body kick.
Longshank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longshank paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Longshank cracks Spartan with a good jab.
Spartan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spartan is rocked!
Longshank fakes the body blow, causing Spartan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Spartan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Longshank!
Rick Longshank decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Alexander has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Homer Gentry's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Homer Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gentry prevents it.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body.
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gentry misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentry.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander looks winded!
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Gentry on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
A right hand to the body from Gentry.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentry lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry gets through Alexander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gentry lands with a light punch inside.
Gentry slows down the pace here.
Gentry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Gentry manages to get underhooks.
Homer Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
Gentry scores with a shoulder strike.
Gentry pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander is rocked!
A body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Gentry finish him?
Gentry lands a big right hand that drops Alexander! The killer instinct kicks in and Gentry finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gentry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Gentry!
After winning the bout, Homer Gentry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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