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Death Squad 181:Brown v Morgan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith and Monte Melkonian. Melkonian has chosen Artsakh Music as his entrance music. Monte Melkonian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Melkonian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonian dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Melkonian shoots in.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Melkonian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melkonian.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Melkonian.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melkonian circles away.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Melkonian looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Melkonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melkonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Melkonian can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Melkonian looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkonian controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith postures up in Melkonian's guard and throws a big left but Melkonian blocks it.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Melkonian wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Melkonian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melkonian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith pulls Melkonian in close to his closed guard and prevents Melkonian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Melkonian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Melkonian is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melkonian looking to pass the guard.
Smith controlling Melkonian's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Melkonian stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Melkonian pulls Smith into guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melkonian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melkonian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Melkonian's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Melkonian's brow.
Melkonian working a defensive guard here.
Smith stays in close to Melkonian's body and controls the position.
Melkonian wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
Melkonian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is taking a breather. Melkonian 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith gets caught napping as Melkonian dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Melkonian defends it.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Melkonian is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Melkonian trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Melkonian from getting back to his feet.
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.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melkonian has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melkonian tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Melkonian's hands, connecting with Melkonian's forehead.
Melkonian is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Melkonian is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jacob Smith!
A very excited looking Jacob Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Huerta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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251 lbs
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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
24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huerta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jyllendael lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huerta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Jyllendael's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Huerta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jyllendael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jyllendael is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huerta lands a nice knee to the body.
Jyllendael blocks a body shot from Huerta.
Jyllendael unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Huerta scores with a knee to the head.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jyllendael blocks it with crossed arms.
Huerta scores with a hook to the body.
Jyllendael tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huerta smiles and moves away.
Jyllendael tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Huerta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jyllendael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jyllendael gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta is trying to get back to full guard.
Jyllendael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huerta defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jyllendael in particular looking to stall.
Jyllendael prevents Huerta from standing back up.
Jyllendael looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huerta is defending against the submission attempts here by Jyllendael.
Huerta wants to improve his position but Jyllendael is controlling well.
Huerta has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jyllendael is on him like a limpet, forcing Huerta back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huerta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jyllendael wants to take the fight to the mat but Huerta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Max Huerta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
Huerta missing with knees to the body.
Huerta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jyllendael is defending well for now.
Huerta crunches a lovely knee into Jyllendael's ribcage.
Jyllendael looks winded!
Jyllendael is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huerta is keeping busy.
Huerta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huerta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jyllendael using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jyllendael takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Huerta has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Huerta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jyllendael backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huerta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huerta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jyllendael's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Huerta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huerta walks away with a smile on his face. Jyllendael gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyllendael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huerta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huerta moves into the clinch.
Huerta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huerta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jyllendael manages to break the clinch.
Max Huerta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jyllendael misses with a takedown
and Huerta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huerta.
Huerta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jyllendael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huerta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huerta lands a nice elbow.
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jyllendael wants to stall.
Huerta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jyllendael blocking some punches.
Huerta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jyllendael's elbow.
Huerta looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
Jyllendael is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huerta is defending well.
Jyllendael tries to break the clinch but Huerta is controlling the position.
Huerta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jyllendael goes for a takedown attempt but Huerta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huerta is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Huerta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Jyllendael's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jyllendael dives in and grabs Huerta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes down on Jyllendael's head and hops out.
Jyllendael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huerta counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Huerta.
Huerta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huerta there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Jyllendael gets a clinch.
Jyllendael prevents a body shot from Huerta.
Huerta lands an elbow inside that Jyllendael shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huerta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jyllendael's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huerta.
Huerta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huerta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jyllendael has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huerta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jyllendael wants the takedown. Huerta is fighting it off but Jyllendael persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Huerta's guard against the cage.
Jyllendael must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Huerta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jyllendael got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huerta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jyllendael has managed to get both his arms back between Huerta's legs - danger averted.
Huerta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jyllendael's guard.
Huerta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jyllendael is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jyllendael has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huerta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jyllendael can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jyllendael won't allow Huerta to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab from Jyllendael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyllendael will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max Huerta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
Jyllendael lands a leg kick that knocks Huerta off balance momentarily.
Huerta tries to clinch but Jyllendael is having none of it.
Jyllendael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huerta but Huerta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Jyllendael tries to get set, Huerta tries to push him back and clinch up but Jyllendael manages to avoid the attempt.
Jyllendael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huerta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Huerta has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huerta throws an elbow that misses.
Huerta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jyllendael tries to score a body lock takedown but Huerta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Huerta.
Jyllendael tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Huerta obliges.
Huerta looking to throw knees to the head but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
Huerta throws an elbow that misses.
Huerta tries to land a knee to the head but Jyllendael blocks with his arms.
Huerta lands a right hand.
Huerta can't find room to land a body shot as Jyllendael controls the action.
Jyllendael breaks the clinch.
Jyllendael is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huerta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huerta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jyllendael gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
Huerta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jyllendael can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jyllendael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jyllendael is looking to clinch but Huerta is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jyllendael or perhaps it was just good defense by Huerta, which made it look bad.
Huerta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jyllendael. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huerta clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Huerta dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jyllendael tries to clinch but Huerta moves out of range.
Jyllendael moves into the clinch.
Huerta scores with a shoulder strike.
Huerta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Jyllendael goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huerta prevents it.
Huerta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jyllendael tries for a takedown but Huerta manages to get underhooks.
Max Huerta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Jyllendael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyllendael blocks an elbow strike from Huerta.
Jyllendael tries to throw a body punch but Huerta avoids it by throwing Jyllendael back against the cage.
Huerta misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huerta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jyllendael's brow.
Huerta lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyllendael wants a takedown.
Jyllendael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huerta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jyllendael blocks it with crossed arms.
Jyllendael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Huerta to keep the fight standing.
Jyllendael blocks a body shot from Huerta.
Huerta tries to throw a body punch but Jyllendael avoids it by throwing Huerta back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huerta.
Huerta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huerta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huerta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jyllendael's efforts to push away.
Huerta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jyllendael.
Huerta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jyllendael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jyllendael closes the distance and clinches up with Huerta, looking for a takedown. Jyllendael pushes Huerta against the cage but Huerta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huerta is looking to counter the offense by Jyllendael and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Huerta. No joy for Jyllendael on that attempt.
Huerta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huerta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jyllendael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huerta pinned against the cage. Huerta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jyllendael shoots in but Huerta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huerta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
Huerta tries to land knees in the clinch but Jyllendael avoids the damage to the body.
Huerta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Huerta.
Jyllendael is trying to drag Huerta to the mat but Huerta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max Huerta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huerta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jyllendael.
A nice left hand lands by Huerta.
Huerta lands a nice uppercut.
Huerta working Jyllendael over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huerta.
Jyllendael managing to block the knees to the body from Huerta.
Jyllendael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huerta throws an elbow but it misses.
Huerta scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huerta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jyllendael fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huerta trying to land knees to the body.
Jyllendael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huerta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jyllendael's face.
Huerta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Huerta can't find room to land a body shot as Jyllendael controls the action.
Jyllendael tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huerta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jyllendael is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jake Jyllendael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huerta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Huerta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huerta, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Huerta!
Jake Jyllendael spoke after the fight, saying 'oh, that was just bad luck'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal King!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rogers defends well and King ends up having to push Rogers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to reverse the position.
Rogers moves into full mount!
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Rogers won't let King get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogers prevents King from getting the reversal.
Rogers working the ground and pound effectively.
Rogers won't let King get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers with the ground and pound from mount.
Rogers tries to control but King wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
King is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rogers controlling from mount.
King is in a horrible position here. Rogers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
King can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Rogers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Rogers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rogers won't let King get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rogers is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
King tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Rogers wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers not doing much here.
Rogers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down King for as long as he can get away with.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fails to land the takedown.
Rogers cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Rogers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rogers passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers is taking a breather. King 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.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rogers dominated that second round.
That's time! Rogers'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!
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
King looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sam Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hannibal King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging King to the ground. Rogers is now in King's guard.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Hannibal King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogers trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rogers passes into side control.
Rogers is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
King is trying to escape the position but Rogers is controlling the position.
King is not content to let Rogers control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
Rogers moves into full mount!
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling from mount.
Rogers with good strikes from the mount here!
King really wants to buck Rogers off and get back to his feet.
Rogers is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogers blocks King's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rogers tries to control but King wriggling away.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rogers!
Sam Rogers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobero Shimasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by The Hand That Feeds. Nobero Shimasaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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222 lbs
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211 lbs
12 - 8 - 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nobero Shimasaki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimasaki instigates a clinch.
Shimasaki breaks from the clinch.
Shimasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shimasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Page. That did some damage!
Page on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimasaki. Shimasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shimasaki lands with a straight right. Page didn't see that one coming.
Shimasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shimasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Shimasaki.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimasaki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Shimasaki, which made it look bad.
Shimasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Shimasaki is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki clinches with his opponent.
Shimasaki tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shimasaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shimasaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimasaki lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shimasaki, as that shot connected.
Nobero Shimasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Shimasaki moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shimasaki.
Page's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimasaki. That's going to slow Page down.
Page steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shimasaki. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimasaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shimasaki throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Shimasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Page fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Shimasaki. No joy for Page on that attempt.
Shimasaki is looking to clinch but Page is avoiding it.
Shimasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shimasaki moves into range and clinches up with Page.
Shimasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Page won't allow it.
Page has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shimasaki regains guard immediately.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Page engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shimasaki keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Shimasaki, not yet.
Shimasaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Page is controlling him.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shimasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nobero Shimasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobero Shimasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shimasaki tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Shimasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page misses with a takedown
and Shimasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Page swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimasaki.
Shimasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Shimasaki tenderised Page's leg. Page is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimasaki wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Shimasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Page's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Shimasaki tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shimasaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Shimasaki misses
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Page has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimasaki keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page stops Shimasaki from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page looking to sit in guard and control but Shimasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shimasaki trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Shimasaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Page is on top in guard.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Page distracts Shimasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Shimasaki.
Page 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.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Shimasaki has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page won't allow Shimasaki to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shimasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimasaki.
Shimasaki is looking to clinch but Page is avoiding it.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Shimasaki is quick to defend against it.
Kyle Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Shimasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shimasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shimasaki wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Kyle Page will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shimasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page moves out of range as Shimasaki strikes.
Shimasaki tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shimasaki!
Shimasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimasaki is looking to clinch.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page avoids a kick to the body.
Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shimasaki.
Shimasaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shimasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shimasaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shimasaki pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimasaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
Page on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Page tries to keep at a distance but Shimasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shimasaki misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Shimasaki tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Page changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shimasaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Shimasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shimasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
Shimasaki scores with a hook to the body. Page takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shimasaki lands a head kick. Page smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shimasaki misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimasaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimasaki tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Shimasaki throws a body kick that misses.
Shimasaki lands a head kick!
Shimasaki tries to clinch up.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shimasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Shimasaki misses
and Page counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shimasaki won't be happy with that.
Shimasaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shimasaki to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Page.
Page scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimasaki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Page.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shimasaki to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Page crashes against the mat.
Page scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shimasaki to see if he's OK.
Page laying and praying for a moment but Shimasaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shimasaki's head.
Shimasaki missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nobero Shimasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shimasaki 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobero Shimasaki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nobero Shimasaki waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
215 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Couture!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sid Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Couture both land. Nice combination.
Couture fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper shoots and misses
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Reaper will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper shoots in and gets a takedown into Couture's guard.
Reaper throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Reaper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Couture has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reaper is proving hard to escape from.
Reaper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Reaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture wants to get up but he can't break Reaper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Couture controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Reaper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reaper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Couture rolls with it to try and escape but Reaper cranks on the arm and Couture is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sid Reaper!
Sid Reaper 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Gragula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gragula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gragula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gragula counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Gragula slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan is trying to stand.
Gragula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gragula.
Gragula is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Gragula prevents Morgan from standing back up.
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.
Gragula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gragula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gragula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morgan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gragula manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula won't let Morgan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gragula.
Morgan is trying to stand up.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gragula.
Gragula lands a heavy elbow.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Gragula is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Gragula's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula landing strikes from the mount.
Gragula with a couple of short strikes.
Gragula is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morgan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gragula gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan scores with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Morgan.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gragula. That did some damage!
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gragula's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gragula is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Henry Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gragula decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Gragula wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gragula off to one side.
Gragula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gragula misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henry Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Gragula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Gragula circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGragula.
Donk. Morgan catches Gragula right on the button with a cross.
Morgan wants to clinch but Gragula slips to the side
and Gragula counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
Gragula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gragula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gragula is controlling him.
Gragula pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Gragula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula stops Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Gragula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gragula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gragula.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to escape.
Gragula wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gragula is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Gragula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
Gragula stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Morgan to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gragula.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Gragula avoids it well.
Gragula closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gragula darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Gragula into the cage.
Gragula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gragula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Gragula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gragula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Gragula counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Gragula's shoulder, as Gragula tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Henry Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
As Morgan backs off Gragula throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gragula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Gragula keeps it at a distance.
Henry Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gragula to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gragula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gragula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Gragula is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gragula passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gragula on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gragula has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gragula dominating with strikes here.
Morgan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Morgan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gragula has control of Morgan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morgan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Morgan is bucking up trying to escape but Gragula cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Gragula striking off his back but it's not causing Morgan any problems.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Gragula had control of the position.
Gragula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gragula seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gragula.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gragula 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
An out of breath Viktor Gragula thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
205 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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24
212 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Austin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Fish.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
Austin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin is fighting to break Fish's control of his arms but Fish is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Fish controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Austin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Austin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Austin moves out of range of the leg kick from Fish.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Fish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jon Paul Fish has been cut.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fish lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin misses with a body shot.
Fish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fish throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily.
Fish misses with a low kick as Austin jumps back.
A jab from Austin finds it's way through Fish's defenses.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fish dips to his left and cracks Austin with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Fish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Austin wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Fish's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Austin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Fish misses.
Austin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fish sprawls and moves away.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish scores with a head kick.
Austin is rocked!
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Austin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fish counters with a big uppercut that knocks Austin off his feet! Fish dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Austin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fish advances to mount.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin tries to hold on but Fish postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish thowing shots but they're missing.
Fish takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fish breaks from Austin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Paul Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish feints the counter takedown.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Austin backing away here, and Fish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Austin.
Austin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Austin looks to clinch
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Austin wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin closes the distance and pushes Fish back into the cage.
Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin tries to clinch up
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Jack Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin checks a leg kick nicely.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Austin wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
Austin tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish drops Austin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Austin looks back up at him and smiles so Fish waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jack Austin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin tries to clinch
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Austin tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Austin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fish sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands a big uppercut and Austin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Austin looks OK. Fish waves Austin back to his feet!
Fish misses the jab.
Jack Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Austin both land. Nice combination.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish tries to keep at a distance but Austin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fish is trying to drag Austin to the mat but Austin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.
Austin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin avoids the body shot from Fish.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Austin tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish tries to land a leg kick but Austin saw it coming and moves away.
Austin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin scores with a decent looking hook.
Austin wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Austin is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fish.
Sloppy strikes from Austin. Those never looked like landing.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Fish has knocked Austin down with a huge combo! Fish steps away and waves a wobbly Austin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Fish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish cracks Austin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Austin falls to his knees and Fish doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Thane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Samir Kahric has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
170 lbs
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27
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Thane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thane looks to throw the jab but Kahric is out of range.
Thane missing with a left hand there. Kahric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thane fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahric shoots in and drives through. Thane sprawls well.
Thane slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahric, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thane loads up on a big right hand but Kahric slips the punch.
Kahric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thane throws out the jab.
Kahric defending well as Thane loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Thane misses.
Thane throws a combination that misses
and Kahric counters with a takedown into side control.
Kahric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Thane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thane defends it well.
Kahric works his way into side control.
Thane is trying to control Kahric's posture but Kahric avoids it.
Kahric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thane tries to improve position but can't.
Kahric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kahric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thane tries to buck Kahric off but Kahric is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thane wants to get back to full guard.
Kahric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thane trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahric is looking for a kimura but Thane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage.
Kahric looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Thane regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane is pulling down on Kahric's head. It's preventing any offense from Kahric, at least for the moment.
Kahric advances to half guard.
Kahric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thane tries to roll over but Kahric keeps him under control.
Kahric is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Thane as he works his way to full guard.
Kahric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kahric is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thane has escaped and now he's on top!
Thane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thane passes into side control.
Kahric is trying to improve his position.
Thane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kahric taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Thane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Thane.
Thane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thane. Kahric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahric dives in and scores a takedown into Thane's guard.
Thane has Kahric pulled in close to control his posture.
Kahric prevents Thane from getting back to his feet.
Kahric has gone for a leg lock! Thane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kahric's guard.
Kahric keeping moving, preventing Thane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thane works over Kahric with some ground and pound from guard.
Kahric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric has his foot on Thane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thane works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahric looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kahric has momentary wrist control but Thane slips an elbow through the middle.
Thane trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Thane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kahric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thane pushes down on Kahric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thane moves nicely into side control.
Kahric is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Iron Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kahric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kahric takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thane controls the position from side control.
Kahric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thane's best efforts.
Kahric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thane pulls his head out easily.
Thane is trying to control. Kahric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kahric has hold of Thane's hands but Thane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kahric is staying active underneath Thane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thane lands strikes from half guard.
Thane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Thane 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.
Thane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahric is refusing to be controlled, as Thane sits in half guard.
Thane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thane is looking to advance position but Kahric won't allow it.
That's four 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.
Kahric has hold of Thane's hands but Thane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kahric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thane stalling.
Kahric actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thane wants to control but Kahric is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Thane 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. This is the final round!
Kahric shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thane's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samir Kahric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahric has gone for a leg lock! Thane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kahric's guard.
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thane wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
Thane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kahric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thane looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thane trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Thane is stalling in the full guard.
Thane wants to control from the top but Kahric keeps moving.
Thane lands a couple of elbows.
Thane wants to pass the guard but Kahric is keeping the position.
Kahric had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thane defends it easily.
Thane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahric is keeping the position for now.
Kahric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Thane trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Thane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thane controlling from the top position.
Kahric is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thane has his hands clasped together but Kahric extends and breaks Thane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kahric.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samir Kahric!
An out of breath Samir Kahric thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Michael Koko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Macotti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Koko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macotti somewhat.
Macotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown but Koko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Macotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Koko. No joy for Macotti on that attempt.
Michael Koko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti looks for a takedown but Koko sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt - Koko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Koko tries to sprawl out of it but Macotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macotti.
Macotti shoots in and drives through. Koko sprawls well.
It looked like Koko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koko lands with a nice body kick.
Macotti darts in looking for a takedown but Koko gets double underhooks and turns Macotti into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Koko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koko.
Macotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koko circles away.
Koko knocks out Macotti with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Koko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Koko picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Koko!
Michael Koko retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Michael Koko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by TNT by AC DC. Morgan has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Andrew Morgan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morgan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown working the ground and pound but Morgan is defending the strikes.
Brown is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Morgan is trying to escape and Brown transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Morgan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brown! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tony Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Andrew Morgan had this to say: 'Tonight my opponent got the better of me. I had a lot of private issues coming to the last couple of fights. I think I will take some time off the competition to resolve them. But I will be back ! '.
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