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UPF 1: First Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Faber (ranked 3411 p4p, 442 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 4815 p4p, 584 weight class). Morgan has chosen Don't Waste My Time - Krept & Konan as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Faber gets the takedown into side control.
Morgan gets back to half guard.
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Faber is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Faber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faber wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faber is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan trying to hold on to Faber's head to control him but Faber postures up.
Faber is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faber pulls his head out easily.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan lands punches and elbows.
Faber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Morgan looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeps control of the position as Faber tries to break free.
Morgan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Morgan is trying to stick to Faber's back but Faber is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Faber.
Faber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.
Faber wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Faber trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faber's head.
Faber is looking to improve his position.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Faber from improving his position.
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morgan is looking for submissions but instead, Faber has regained full guard.
Faber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faber wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Faber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Faber's body.
Morgan tests Faber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faber feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Faber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan throws a body punch but Faber moves out of range.
Morgan works Faber's body with a nice hook.
Faber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Faber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Faber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan cracks Faber on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Faber falls backwards against the cage. Morgan follows up with more strikes that drop Faber to his knees. Morgan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Faber! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Maloney (ranked 5038 p4p, 543 weight class) and Yurochka Shibakov (ranked 22522 p4p, 837 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yurochka Shibakov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maloney is looking to clinch.
Maloney misses with a takedown
and Shibakov counters with a takedown into side control.
Maloney struggling a bit here.
Shibakov decides to stand back up. Shibakov steps back and let's Maloney get back to his feet.
Shibakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maloney!
Shibakov in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Shibakov decides to stand back up. Shibakov steps back and let's Maloney get back to his feet.
Shibakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shibakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shibakov looks up at the clock and then as Maloney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shibakov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maloney throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Shibakov controlling the position from side mount.
Shibakov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maloney has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shibakov uses from the top position.
Shibakov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maloney's guard.
Shibakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maloney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shibakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maloney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shibakov defends it easily.
Shibakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shibakov cracks Maloney with a solid left hand.
Shibakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibakov is in close to Maloney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shibakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shibakov landing with the ground and pound.
Maloney can't keep his opponent in guard - Shibakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shibakov is looking to advance position but Maloney won't allow it.
Maloney looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maloney tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shibakov fails with a takedown attempt.
Maloney tries to clinch but Shibakov moves out of range.
Maloney tries to clinch there but Shibakov circles away.
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shibakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maloney won't be happy with that.
Shibakov slows the pace down.
Maloney is trying to control Shibakov's posture but Shibakov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shibakov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney wants to get back to full guard but Shibakov has passed into side control.
Shibakov stands up and beckons Maloney to his feet.
Shibakov tries to work over Maloney's front leg with a kick but Maloney checks it.
Shibakov's coach down at Superior Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shibakov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shibakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maloney was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maloney is looking to stand back up but Shibakov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maloney.
Shibakov controlling the pace.
Maloney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shibakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yurochka Shibakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibakov passes into side control, despite Maloney's attempt to control the position.
Shibakov advances nicely into full mount.
Shibakov get's back to his feet.
Maloney is looking to clinch.
Shibakov slips under a jab.
Shibakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Shibakov jumps guard.
Shibakov 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.
Shibakov wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shibakov.
Shibakov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maloney enables Shibakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maloney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shibakov stands up over Maloney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shibakov stays in close to Maloney's body and controls the position.
Shibakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maloney has his foot on Shibakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shibakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shibakov works over Maloney with some ground and pound from guard.
Shibakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maloney has an active guard here but Shibakov has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to control but can't.
Shibakov seems to be working for a kimura but Maloney defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maloney tries to clinch up but Shibakov circles away and keeps his distance.
Shibakov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maloney closes the distance looking to clinch
so Shibakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shibakov postures up.
Shibakov pushing down on Maloney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shibakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shibakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shibakov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shibakov lands a big shot there that rocks Maloney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shibakov prevents Maloney from getting the reversal.
Shibakov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maloney tries to hold on but Shibakov pushes him away.
Maloney is working to get back to half guard.
Shibakov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jordan Maloney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is looking to clinch.
Maloney tries to keep at a distance but Shibakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maloney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shibakov after a bit of a struggle.
Shibakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Shibakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shibakov connects with a nice short shot to Maloney's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maloney is trying to maintain the position but Shibakov is very close to passing his half guard.
Shibakov is looking for a kimura but Maloney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shibakov to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney wants to get back to his feet.
Maloney wants to sweep but Shibakov has passed to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maloney is trying to control Shibakov's posture but Shibakov avoids it.
Shibakov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Maloney tries to buck Shibakov off but Shibakov is having none of it.
Shibakov staying calm.
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.
Maloney is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shibakov connects with a decent elbow.
Shibakov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maloney down.
A lull in the action here as Shibakov stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Shibakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurochka Shibakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shibakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurochka Shibakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Patton (ranked 6311 p4p, 693 weight class) and Roman Vaginov (ranked 5686 p4p, 651 weight class). Patton's entrance music is Heart of a Champion - Nelly. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roman Vaginov enters the cage!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Vaginov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton closes the distance and clinches.
Vaginov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vaginov manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Patton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patton is looking to reverse the position.
Patton regains half guard.
Vaginov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaginov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Patton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton keeping hold of Vaginov's head, controlling as best he can.
Vaginov is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton is holding on to half guard well.
Patton is trying to stand back up but Vaginov is controlling him
Patton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Patton is positioning himself well to prevent Vaginov advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaginov moves into range and clinches up with Patton.
Patton jumps guard.
Patton pulls Vaginov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vaginov has passed into half guard!
Patton wants to control the action here but instead Vaginov manages to pass to full mount!
Vaginov is looking to stand but Patton has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vaginov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Patton tries to lock up and control but Vaginov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Patton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Patton is doing well to control the position and prevent Vaginov from advancing to side control.
Patton trying to control here.
Patton looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vaginov wants to get up but he can't break Patton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaginov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaginov trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Vaginov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patton moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
Roman Vaginov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton stands up and waves to Vaginov to follow him.
Vaginov takes one on the button.
Patton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaginov working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov looking to control but Patton passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vaginov is trying to maintain the position but Patton is very close to passing his half guard.
Vaginov tries to get to full guard but Patton has control of the leg.
Patton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaginov keeps working.
Vaginov is defending against the submission attempts here by Patton.
Patton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaginov taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton moves nicely into side control.
Patton decides to stand back up. Patton steps back and let's Vaginov get back to his feet.
Patton clinches with his opponent.
Vaginov drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaginov pulls Patton in close to prevent any damage.
Patton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Patton stands and steps away. Vaginov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Patton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton is looking to clinch but Vaginov is avoiding it.
Patton has Vaginov up against the cage in a clinch.
Patton jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton is controlling Vaginov's posture.
Vaginov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patton trying to control the position here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Vaginov from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Patton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaginov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Patton's guard.
Vaginov prevents Patton from getting back to his feet.
Patton keeping full guard, as Vaginov tries to pass.
Vaginov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaginov has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.
Vaginov is pushing down on Patton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Patton is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaginov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton is holding on to half guard well.
Vaginov is thwarting Patton's attempts to control the position.
Patton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton looking for submissions off his back.
Patton is looking to improve his position.
Patton actively working from the bottom here.
Patton is pressing down on Vaginov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaginov defends it easily.
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaginov is aware though and is defending well.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vaginov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Patton's body to avoid the submission. Patton has instead reached around Vaginov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Patton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Patton!
An out of breath Craig Patton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Bull (ranked 4736 p4p, 560 weight class) and Mantak Cebu (ranked 5630 p4p, 645 weight class). Bull's entrance music is Rage. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Cebu!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown. Cebu tries to sprawl out of it but Bull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cebu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cebu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull tries for a takedown but Cebu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cebu throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Cebu loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull darts in looking for a takedown but Cebu gets double underhooks and turns Bull into the cage.
As Bull backs off Cebu throws a huge counter combo but Bull manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Cebu as Bull shoots in.
Cebu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cebu stuffs the takedown.
Cebu misses with an uppercut.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cebu's waist but Cebu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cebu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bull avoids the head kick by Cebu.
Cebu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bull or perhaps it was just good defense by Cebu, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bull or perhaps it was just good defense by Cebu, which made it look bad.
Bull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantak Cebu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bull throws a strike aimed at the side of Cebu's head but Cebu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Bull's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bull just content to control the position.
Bull working the head with strikes.
Bull cracks Cebu with a big elbow.
Cebu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Bull misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bull working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bull is looking to take a break and control but Cebu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bull working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bull throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bull working the ground and pound.
Bull in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cebu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cebu is rocked!
Bull in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cebu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bull turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clubber Bull!
A very excited looking Clubber Bull rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 2692 p4p, 300 weight class) and Harold Meechum (ranked 3608 p4p, 391 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Proudfeather might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come and Get Your Love. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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264 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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230 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Meechum!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudfeather throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Meechum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Proudfeather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Proudfeather cracks the inside of Meechum's front leg.
Meechum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudfeather moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Proudfeather misses the target.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Harold Meechum has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Proudfeather.
Proudfeather thows a body kick. Meechum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Proudfeather works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Proudfeather.
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!
Proudfeather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meechum looks winded!
Proudfeather fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meechum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Proudfeather lands a big head kick that sends Meechum tumbling to the mat! Proudfeather takes a step backwards and waves Meechum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Proudfeather lands a big uppercut and Meechum crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Meechum looks OK. Proudfeather waves Meechum back to his feet!
Meechum is rocked!
That has opened up Harold Meechum's cut even more.
Proudfeather seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Proudfeather thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meechum if he has to take too many more of those.
Meechum is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudfeather finish him?
Proudfeather throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Meechum seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Proudfeather.
Proudfeather bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Proudfeather.
Proudfeather connects with a nice looking jab.
Proudfeather delivers a nice body kick.
BOOM! Proudfeather lands a beautiful left hook that drops Meechum. Meechum tries to recover but Proudfeather is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Meechum lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Proudfeather!
Leonard Proudfeather gave a mention to Amped Performance ($200/160q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nilfheim (ranked 3621 p4p, 396 weight class) and Antonio Ramos (ranked 4543 p4p, 488 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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259 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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, Chris Nilfheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilfheim moves to clinch but Ramos breaks away
and Ramos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilfheim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Nilfheim avoids it with no problem.
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilfheim tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramos counters with a nice body shot.
Nilfheim wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Nilfheim avoids it with no problem.
Nilfheim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramos counters with a nice body shot.
Nilfheim forces Ramos back against the cage and clinches.
Nilfheim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Ramos as the two fighters clinch.
Nilfheim is breathing heavily.
Ramos manages to break the clinch.
Nilfheim tries to clinch but Ramos moves away
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Chris Nilfheim has been cut.
Ramos steps in with a hook that catches Nilfheim right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ramos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nilfheim looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Ramos!
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FIGHT
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