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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Blomgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Fight Music blaring out of the sound system. John Blomgren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blomgren!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Blomgren pushes him off.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blomgren circles away.
Blomgren with a hook.
It looks like Mark Scott has been cut.
Scott looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Blomgren should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scott won't allow Blomgren to get back to his feet.
Scott trying to control but Blomgren is working from the bottom.
Scott won't allow Blomgren to get back to his feet.
Blomgren trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott advances to full mount.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blomgren is looking to escape.
Blomgren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blomgren is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blomgren is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blomgren flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Scott anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blomgren and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Scott slips an arm under Blomgren chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Scott has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Scott is squeezing on Blomgren like an anaconda would it's prey. Blomgren fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidus Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shannon Demon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidus Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon Demon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cesar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demon but Demon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cesar slips a jab and a cross from Demon.
Demon steps into range and cracks Cesar with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cesar flops backwards and Demon dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Leonidus Cesar has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Demon won't allow Cesar to sweep him here.
Demon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar is retaining full guard.
Cesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesar, not yet.
Cesar looking for a guillotine here but Demon defends easily.
Demon preventing the sweep.
Cesar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demon stands up from Cesar's guard - Demon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Demon. No joy for Cesar on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demon scores a nice knee to the body.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Demon lands a big knee! That's hurt Cesar! Oh, he's all over the place! Demon lands another knee that sends Cesar to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Demon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Jach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Crappler (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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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Jach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crappler wants to clinch up but Jach keeps it at a distance.
Crappler throws a push kick but Jach slaps the foot to one side.
Crappler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jach slow jab from Crappler misses its intended target.
Crappler fails with the takedown.
Crappler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jach wants to sweep but no luck.
Jach looking to control.
Jach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crappler stands and throws Jach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jach is trying to get back to half guard.
Jach struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crappler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jach struggling a bit here.
Jach keeping his opponent close.
Jach tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crappler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jach keeps Crappler under control for a moment.
Crappler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Crappler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crappler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crappler advances to mount.
Jach is working to get back to half guard.
Jach is squirming around, avoiding Crappler's attempts to control the action.
Crappler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crappler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jach is trying desperately to improve position.
Jach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crappler on the ground.
Poor strikes thrown by Crappler there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler throws some wild stikes that Jach manages to avoid easily.
Jach tries to reverse the position but Crappler maintains control.
Jach is working hard here to advance position.
Crappler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jach wants to control but Crappler is having none of it.
Jach really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crappler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jach has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crappler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jach is desperately trying to improve his position but Crappler has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Crappler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Crappler has hold of Jach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crappler looks gassed!
Jach holds on to Crappler around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Jach is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jach is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jach working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Crappler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crappler misses with a takedown attempt - Jach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crappler.
Crappler misses with a combination
and Jach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crappler misses with a takedown attempt
and Jach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crappler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jach counters with a series of strikes. Crappler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crappler is rocked!
Dallas Jach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Crappler.
Jach throws an overhand right that has Crappler reeling! Jach follows up with a more punches and Crappler is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dallas Jach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murpy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Victory. Charlie Murpy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Levi Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murpy tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murpy fails with the takedown.
Murpy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murpy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murpy is rocked!
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Murpy is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Murpy! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Levi Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Komon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Naaktgeboren (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Komon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Naaktgeboren!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naaktgeboren throws a low kick, looking for Komon's leg but Komon calmly moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Komon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naaktgeboren finds it's way round the side to connect with Komon's head.
Komon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naaktgeboren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren swats away the attempt to clinch by Komon.
Komon tries to clinch there but Naaktgeboren circles away.
Komon misses with a head kick.
Komon is looking to clinch but Naaktgeboren is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Komon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naaktgeboren misses with a two punch combination.
Naaktgeboren shoots in and drives through. Komon sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Komon.
A combination from Komon does no damage.
Naaktgeboren looks to score with a jab to the body but Komon is just out of range.
Naaktgeboren forces Komon back against the cage and clinches.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naaktgeboren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komon moves out of range of the body kick from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side
so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren won't allow Komon to get back to his feet.
Komon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren won't allow Komon to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Naaktgeboren thows a big elbow that misses.
Komon keeping moving, preventing Naaktgeboren from controlling successfully.
Naaktgeboren trying to move into half guard but instead Komon has managed to sweep!
Komon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Naaktgeboren is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naaktgeboren has managed to clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Komon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Komon prevents the takedown attempt.
Naaktgeboren misses with a punch on the inside.
Naaktgeboren tries to break the clinch but Komon is controlling the position.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.
Naaktgeboren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naaktgeboren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rob Komon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren breaks from the clinch.
Komon tries to clinch but Naaktgeboren moves away
and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.
Naaktgeboren managing to block the knees to the body from Komon.
Naaktgeboren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naaktgeboren shoots for a takedown but Komon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naaktgeboren looks gassed!
Komon rushes Naaktgeboren and presses him up against the cage.
Komon is trying to break free.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren doesn't manage to clinch there - Komon circles away.
Komon feints and then cracks Naaktgeboren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naaktgeboren down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komon wants to clinch up but Naaktgeboren keeps it at a distance.
Komon tries to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Komon throws an elbow but it misses.
Komon wants to break free but Naaktgeboren has control.
Naaktgeboren stalling the fight.
Naaktgeboren wants to get back to striking at distance but Komon won't allow it.
Naaktgeboren prevents Komon from breaking the clinch.
Naaktgeboren is looking to break free of the clinch but Komon has double underhooks.
Komon misses with a knee to the head.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naaktgeboren is stalling here.
Naaktgeboren has had enough of the clinch but Komon keeps him there for the moment.
Komon breaks from the clinch.
Komon closes the distance looking to clinch
so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naaktgeboren wants to pass the guard but Komon is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komon is looking to stand up but Naaktgeboren isn't so interested in that idea.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes from guard but Komon blocks nicely.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes but missing.
Komon is working an open guard so Naaktgeboren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren swats away the attempt to clinch by Komon.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side
so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes from guard but Komon blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naaktgeboren looking to pass the guard.
Komon wants to get back to his feet but Naaktgeboren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Naaktgeboren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Naaktgeboren darts in and clinches Komon up against the cage.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren throws a leg kick
and Komon counters with a head kick. That will keep Naaktgeboren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Naaktgeboren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naaktgeboren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naaktgeboren.
Komon throws a head kick but Naaktgeboren moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren moves into the clinch.
Naaktgeboren jumps guard but Komon stands there with Naaktgeboren around his waist. Naaktgeboren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Naaktgeboren has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Komon is trying to keep an underhook but Naaktgeboren manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Naaktgeboren controlling the action here.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naaktgeboren is working for a submission of some sort.
Naaktgeboren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komon defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren thows a huge punch but Komon dodges it nicely.
Naaktgeboren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komon's head.
Naaktgeboren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komon defending well though.
Naaktgeboren is breathing heavily.
Komon wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naaktgeboren drives through and clinches with Komon against the cage.
Naaktgeboren avoids the elbow strike from Komon, against the cage.
Komon wants to break free but Naaktgeboren has control.
Naaktgeboren has Komon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Komon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rob Komon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't get the takedown.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komon wants to clinch but Naaktgeboren slips to the side
and Naaktgeboren moves into the clinch.
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.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Komon works over Naaktgeboren's head and body with a nice combination.
Komon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Komon darts in trying to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.
Komon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free but Komon has control.
Naaktgeboren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.
Komon has had enough of the clinch but Naaktgeboren keeps him there for the moment.
Naaktgeboren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naaktgeboren breaks from the clinch.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side
and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Komon.
Komon looks to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters by moving into the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naaktgeboren dodges an elbow strike from Komon.
Komon looking to stall.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Komon clinches but Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komon can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren thuds his shin into the meat of Komon's side.
Komon slips a straight right by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rob Komon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naaktgeboren misses with a double jab
and Komon counters with a series of strikes. Naaktgeboren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Komon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Komon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komon sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Naaktgeboren to the ground! Komon dives into full mount looking to finish!
Naaktgeboren is rocked!
It looks like Bas Naaktgeboren has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Naaktgeboren is still on wobbly legs! Can Komon finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komon drops Naaktgeboren with a right and a left! Komon comes rushing in but Naaktgeboren regains his composure and manages to keep Komon in guard.
Naaktgeboren looking to control but Komon passes into half guard.
Naaktgeboren is trying to maintain the position but Komon is very close to passing his half guard.
Naaktgeboren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naaktgeboren seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Komon is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naaktgeboren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naaktgeboren striking off his back but it's not causing Komon any problems.
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 Rob Komon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bas Naaktgeboren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Komon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naaktgeboren - the referee stops the clock and Komon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naaktgeboren. Komon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Komon misses with the combination.
Komon wants to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naaktgeboren.
The strikes coming from Naaktgeboren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komon wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren taking a break here but Komon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Naaktgeboren is pressing down on Komon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Komon is holding on for now.
Komon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren throws a strike but Komon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Naaktgeboren stops Komon from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naaktgeboren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Komon is out of range and Naaktgeboren settles back down.
Komon scores with a hook.
Naaktgeboren throws a right hand that misses
and Komon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komon has had enough of the clinch but Naaktgeboren keeps him there for the moment.
Komon keeps control of Naaktgeboren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Komon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naaktgeboren is trying to break the clinch but Komon has him pressed against the cage.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Komon looks to land a combination. Naaktgeboren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Komon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Komon scores with a leg kick.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Komon fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren instigates a clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Naaktgeboren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Naaktgeboren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free but Komon has control.
Naaktgeboren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naaktgeboren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Komon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Komon keeps control of Naaktgeboren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komon lands a nice shot to the body.
Naaktgeboren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naaktgeboren tries to break the clinch but Komon is controlling the position.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Komon lands a two punch combo.
Naaktgeboren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naaktgeboren throws a head kick but Komon moves out of range.
Komon is looking to clinch.
Komon tries to clinch but Naaktgeboren moves away
and Naaktgeboren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naaktgeboren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naaktgeboren stalling away here and it's allowed Komon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Naaktgeboren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komon keeping moving, preventing Naaktgeboren from controlling successfully.
Komon can't keep his opponent in guard - Naaktgeboren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Naaktgeboren wants to take a breather but Komon is having none of it.
Bas Naaktgeboren has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Komon is trying to stand back up but Naaktgeboren is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naaktgeboren lands strikes from half guard.
Naaktgeboren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naaktgeboren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Komon is looking to escape.
Naaktgeboren thows a huge punch but Komon dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komon is looking to get back to is feet but Naaktgeboren passes into side control.
Naaktgeboren with the ground and pound but Komon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Naaktgeboren tries to pass to full mount but Komon defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Naaktgeboren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naaktgeboren 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Naaktgeboren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but da Silva swivels and escapes.
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
da Silva wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller passes da Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller wants to pass to mount but da Silva is defending the position.
da Silva tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
da Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
da Silva moves into full guard.
da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
da Silva wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller wants to pass the guard but da Silva is keeping the position.
da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller pushes a forearm under da Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, da Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Hostile Mass. Rick Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Payton Strader!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strader shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Strader!
Jenkins prevents Strader from getting the reversal.
Jenkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jenkins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Strader turns into him and now he's in Jenkins's guard.
Strader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Strader controlling him for the moment.
Straderis looking to pass into half guard but Jenkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jenkins is in guard.
Jenkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strader is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jenkins, into his guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Strader from controlling successfully.
Strader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strader is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jenkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jenkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Strader looks gassed!
Strader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins is pushing down on Strader's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strader is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Strader is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strader wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins works his way to his opponent's back.
Strader trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Strader rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strader is controlling Jenkins's trapped leg to prevent Jenkins from advancing to side control.
Strader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strader keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strader keeping busy on the bottom but Jenkins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Strader defends it.
Strader is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Strader wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Strader is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strader won't be happy with that.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strader, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strader, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strader gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jenkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jenkins looking to secure an arm triangle but Strader defends it well.
Strader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strader tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Strader gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins prevents Strader from improving his position.
Strader won't allow Jenkins to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strader shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces Strader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strader is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strader, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strader is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Strader wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Strader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jenkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jenkins's back!
Jenkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Jenkins gets back to half guard.
Strader prevents Jenkins from improving his position.
Strader is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jenkins landing small, sideways elbows.
Strader is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the head.
Jenkins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Strader is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins landing strikes from the mount.
Strader prevents Jenkins from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Strader is rocked!
Jenkins takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Strader tries to escape the position.
Jenkins tightening his grip on Strader, looking for the choke.
Strader manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jenkins's guard. Nice work there by Strader.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rick Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strader wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Jenkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to take his opponent's back but Strader turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Strader wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Strader defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Strader keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Strader has an active guard here but Jenkins has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Jenkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strader tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Strader moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strader is on top in guard.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strader doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strader manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strader trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Strader is now in half guard.
Strader wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strader is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strader is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Strader passes into side control!
Strader is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strader avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Strader keeps moving and retains side control.
Strader is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jenkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkins is trying to keep Strader in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working for a triangle but Strader defends it easily.
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strader wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strader looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Strader won't allow it.
Strader misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Strader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strader.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strader is on top in guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strader has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jenkins is proving hard to escape from.
Jenkins controls Strader momentarily but Strader frees himself.
Strader postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins striking off his back but it's not causing Strader any problems.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strader wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jenkins gets the takedown into side control.
Strader manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jenkins's best efforts.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strader is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to control but Strader is keeping him busy.
Payton Strader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Jenkins!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Knihti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ranger Romero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Knihti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero slips a straight right by Knihti.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Knihti tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knihti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero looks for a takedown but Knihti sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranger Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knihti throws a head kick that misses.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knihti as he avoids it easily.
Knihti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knihti tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knihti misses with a series of wild punches.
Knihti throws a series of strikes that have Romero backpedaling.
It looks like Ranger Romero has been cut.
Knihti misses with the combination.
Knihti lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Romero fails to land the takedown.
Heikki Knihti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knihti tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knihti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knihti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knihti looks gassed!
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Romero wants to control but Knihti is keeping him busy.
Romero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knihti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Romero manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knihti to take his back!
Romero has good solid back control here.
Knihti looking very determined here, making life difficult for Romero.
Knihti controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Knihti right now.
Romero 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.
Romero is landing with strikes from the back.
Knihti tries to escape the position.
Romero is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Knihti is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ranger Romero!
Ranger Romero retains his welterweight title!
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