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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Washington had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Washington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington working aggressively here.
Queen jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Queen lands a left hand.
Queen taking a breather.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Queen.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Queen misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Washington misses with the combination.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Queen stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Washington is controlling the position.
Queen is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
Queen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Queen.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
Queen prevents a body shot from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington pushes Queen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Washington cracks Queen with a nice body shot.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Washington lands a right hand.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Queen's takedown attempt.
Queen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Queen's head.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington blocks a body shot from Queen.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Queen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Queen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Queen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Washington.
Washington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Washington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Washington tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen is trying to pull guard but Washington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Washington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Washington clinches up with Queen and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Washington lands a shot to the body.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elias Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Washington has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Washington.
Queen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen has clasped his hands together around Washington's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen prevents Washington from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Queen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Washington is trying to buck Queen off.
An elbow from Queen crashes against the mat.
Washington is trying to buck Queen off.
Washington 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.
Queen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Washington is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queen cracks Washington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Queen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washington is not content to let Queen control the position.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Queen is dominant here and he's now got Washington's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Washington has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Queen has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Washington is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Washington covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Queen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Queen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Washington is trying to get back to his feet but Queen has full control of the position and if anything, Washington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Queen.
Queen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Queen tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen prevents a body shot from Washington.
Washington lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Queen is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Queen defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington has managed to clinch.
Elias Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
A short right from Washington on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Queen is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Washington presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Washington to keep the fight standing.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington working aggressively here.
Queen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Queen fails to pull guard.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elias Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Washington gets through Queen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Washington.
Queen wants a takedown.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Washington drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen is rocked!
Washington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Washington throws a big uppercut that drops Queen! More strikes from Washington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Queen lies dazed against the cage as Washington celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Washington!
An out of breath Elias Washington 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uptown Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uptown Money had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uptown Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macgregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Money somewhat.
Macgregor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Uptown Money has been cut.
Macgregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macgregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Money misses with a looping left.
Macgregor lands a big head kick that sends Money tumbling to the mat! Macgregor takes a step backwards and waves Money back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Macgregor lands a slapping body shot.
Money tries to clinch but Macgregor is having none of it.
Duncan Macgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macgregor throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Money crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duncan Macgregor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoghan Condon (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 featherweight 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, Roberto Clean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eoghan Condon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Condon trying to control from half guard but Clean is working away.
Condon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Condon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condon is working for a submission of some sort.
Clean tries to kick Condon off but Condon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Condon is working for a kimura but Clean is defending it quite comfortably.
Clean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Condon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clean throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Clean throws a right hand that Condon ducks under and follows up with a left that Condon also avoids with ease.
And Condon tries to counter it with a takedown but Clean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clean fails to land with a series of punches.
Condon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Condon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Clean. Those never looked like landing.
Condon shoots for a double leg takedown but Clean sprawls well. He's pushed Condon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Condon feints and as Clean raises his hands in defense, Condon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Condon postures up in Clean's guard and throws a big left but Clean blocks it.
Clean keeping moving, preventing Condon from controlling successfully.
Condon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Condon working some strikes from top position.
Condon postures up and lands a big shot to Clean's brow.
Condon preventing the sweep.
Condon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Condon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clean tries to sprawl but Condon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Condon throwing shots but Clean is blocking nicely.
Condon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Condon is taking a breather. Clean 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eoghan Condon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clean swinging wildly here.
Clean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clean wants it to stay on the feet.
Condon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clean is fending him off so far but Condon persists. Nope, Clean circles away and we're back to standing.
Condon fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoghan Condon.
Clean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Condon shoots in for a takedown but Clean shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Clean.
Roberto Clean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Condon gets a takedown into half guard.
Condon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clean's head.
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.
Condon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Condon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clean is just riding it out for now. Condon eventually gives up the hold.
Condon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Condon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Condon 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Condon is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Condon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clean throws a right and a left that Condon avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean misses with a hook
letting Condon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Roberto Clean has been cut.
Clean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Condon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Condon trying to control but Clean is working from the bottom.
Condon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Condon advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condon is working Clean over with some ground and pound from side control.
Condon trying to control the position but Clean is working away.
The referee asks Condon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Condon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Condon misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clean is not content to let Condon control the position.
Condon tries for a kimura but Clean is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eoghan Condon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Clean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clean looks to land a combination but Condon avoids it well.
Clean misses with the combination.
Condon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clean is fending him off so far but Condon persists. Nope, Clean circles away and we're back to standing.
Condon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clean sprawls well. Clean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Condon gets slowly back to his feet.
Clean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Condon on the side of the head.
Condon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clean throws a series of punches but Condon moves out of range.
Clean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clean throws a good cross that connects.
Clean moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roberto Clean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clean avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberto Clean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoghan Condon.
Condon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clean on his heels. He'll look to pass Clean's guard now, I'm sure.
Clean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Condon trying to control but Clean is working from the bottom.
Condon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clean's guard.
Condon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clean is just riding it out for now. Condon eventually gives up the hold.
Eoghan Condon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Condon is working for a kimura but Clean is defending it quite comfortably.
Clean won't allow Condon to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condon wants to control but Clean is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Condon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Condon has a takedown stuffed.
Clean misses with a double jab.
Clean tries to keep at a distance but Condon has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condon is trying to pull guard but Clean has him pressed against the cage.
Condon controlling the action here for a moment.
Clean is trying to break free.
Condon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Condon fails to pull guard.
Roberto Clean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eoghan Condon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Condon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clean smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Clean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Condon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoghan Condon!
After winning the bout, Eoghan Condon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jura Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jura Gan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gan misses.
Gan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramos lands strikes from half guard.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gan defending well though.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Gan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gan is trying to stand up here but Ramos is controlling him well.
Ramos wants to pass to mount but Gan is defending the position.
Ramos lands strikes from half guard.
Gan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramos . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos .
Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gan pushes Ramos off looking to stand but Ramos dives back in and keeps control.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan is trying to stand.
Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ramos 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.
Gan is trying to stand up here but Ramos is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.
Gan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramos working over Gan with some ground and pound. Gan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gan is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Gan is rocked!
Ramos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gan is still in real trouble! Can Ramos finish him?
Ramos looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Traylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Traylor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Traylor eats them both and turns towards Simpson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Traylor misses with a head kick.
Traylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but Traylor moved out of range nicely.
Simpson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Traylor catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
Traylor ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Traylor misses with the combination.
Simpson misses with a hook
and Traylor counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Traylor slips the punch.
Traylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simpson on the side of the head.
It looks like Dylan Simpson has been cut.
Simpson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Traylor back to the cage. Simpson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Traylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traylor defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traylor.
Traylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Traylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Traylor's coach down at HWP Forcefield was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Traylor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Traylor slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Traylor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Traylor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Donk. Traylor catches Simpson right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traylor feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Traylor throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Traylor wants to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch position.
Traylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dylan Simpson's cut is getting worse.
Traylor lands a big uppercut and Simpson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Simpson looks OK. Traylor waves Simpson back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traylor slips under a jab from Simpson.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Traylor counters with a nice right hand that sends Simpson toppling to the canvas! Simpson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Traylor finish him?!
Simpson is rocked!
Traylor lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dylan Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traylor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Simpson to the canvas! Simpson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Traylor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Traylor!
Slade Traylor 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Yon Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Can't Be Touched . A fine choice. Lee Yon Po is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Yon Po!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Yon Po misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yon Po to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has his foot on Yon Po's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yon Po works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yon Po wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
My spies in LeBeau Ground Fighting inform me that Yon Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yon Po has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Yon Po is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Yon Po to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Johnson!
A less than humble Kevin Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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