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GDL 117: Biden VS Kogos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nario Gwan (ranked 5372 p4p, 5493 weight class) and Blade Wolf (ranked 531 p4p, 537 weight class). Nario Gwan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan checks a leg kick nicely.
Gwan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Gwan avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Gwan staying out of range there.
Gwan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gwan. That did some damage!
Gwan avoids the body shot from Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf swings for the body but Gwan moves out of range.
Blade Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Gwan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf throws a body punch but Gwan moves out of range.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gwan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gwan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Gwan from controlling successfully.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gwan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gwan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Gwan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gwan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gwan trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gwan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gwan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gwan stops Wolf from standing up.
Wolf is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gwan avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gwan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gwan gets a double leg takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gwan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Gwan is having none of it.
Gwan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Gwan is having none of it.
Wolf controls Gwan momentarily but Gwan frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gwan controlling from the top position.
Gwan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gwan pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gwan wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Gwan seems to be looking for submissions.
Gwan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gwan wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gwan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gwan works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Gwan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wolf wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gwan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nario Gwan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gwan works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gwan is just out of range.
Gwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Gwan attempts a counter takedown but Wolf avoids it well and moves away.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gwan.
Wolf swings for the body but Gwan moves out of range.
Wolf takes a swing at Gwan's ribcage but misses.
Gwan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gwan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gwan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gwan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nario Gwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwan ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Gwan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gwan shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Gwan on that attempt.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gwan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gwan blocks a jab.
Gwan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wolf sprawls and moves away.
Gwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blade Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolf lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gwan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gwan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Gwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Gwan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gwan slips a straight right by Wolf.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gwan moves away.
Gwan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gwan dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Gwan's head and hops out.
Wolf throws a body punch but Gwan moves out of range.
Gwan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wolf throws a body kick that misses
and Gwan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gwan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gwan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwan is looking for a kimura but Wolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gwan to get the leverage.
Gwan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gwan wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gwan 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.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf missing with punches from the bottom.
Gwan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well.
Gwan is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gwan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf is in trouble now - Gwan has advanced to mount!
Gwan scoring with strikes but Wolf is staying in there.
Wolf trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gwan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wolf wants to control but Gwan is having none of it.
Wolf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wolf has given up his back. Will we see Gwan going for some submissions?
Gwan looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nario Gwan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Gwan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gwan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gwan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Gwan passes into half guard.
Gwan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf can do to turn this around?
Gwan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gwan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gwan prevents Wolf from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolf is trying to stand.
Gwan tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Gwan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gwan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gwan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolf wants to try and get back to his feet.
Blade Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolf is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wolf throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gwan. What's that going to do exactly?
Gwan wants to finish this one by submission but Wolf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gwan.
Wolf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gwan looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gwan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolf is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gwan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wolf is surviving well by controlling Gwan's body position as best he can.
Wolf really wants to buck Gwan off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nario Gwan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gwan looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Gwan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gwan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gwan looking to ground and pound but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Wolf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gwan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gwan thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gwan looking for a guillotine from mount but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolf really wants to buck Gwan off and get back to his feet.
Gwan wants to finish this one by submission but Wolf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gwan.
Wolf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
Gwan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wolf wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gwan.
Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Gwan's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nario Gwan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gwan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nario Gwan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Bruiser (ranked 5129 p4p, 5810 weight class) and Zora Belleratti (ranked 522 p4p, 552 weight class). Zora Belleratti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Bruiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zora Belleratti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruiser has a takedown stuffed.
Belleratti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruiser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruiser tries to close the distance and clinch but Belleratti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belleratti lands with a nice body kick.
Belleratti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belleratti clinches with his opponent.
Belleratti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruiser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Belleratti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruiser taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruiser has picked Belleratti up - he's going for a ride! Bruiser dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Belleratti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Belleratti's coach down at Cozad Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Belleratti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruiser closes the distance and clinches.
Belleratti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruiser gets a clinch.
Bruiser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belleratti wants a takedown but no success here.
Bruiser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belleratti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belleratti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruiser's waist but Bruiser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belleratti off to one side.
Bruiser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nate Bruiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zora Belleratti.
Belleratti jabs Bruiser right on the nose. Bruiser blinks but takes it well.
Bruiser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Belleratti is trying to stand up here but Bruiser is controlling him well.
Bruiser is looking for a kimura but Belleratti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bruiser to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruiser trying to control from half guard but Belleratti is working away.
Bruiser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belleratti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser slows the pace down in half guard.
Belleratti is pressing down on Bruiser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belleratti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belleratti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bruiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruiser is stalling in the full guard.
Belleratti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belleratti not doing much here.
Bruiser is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Belleratti has latched onto it... Big trouble! Belleratti pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bruiser is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Belleratti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zora Belleratti!
During a confident post fight interview, Zora Belleratti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 5575 p4p, 4612 weight class) and Michael Cudlitz (ranked 591 p4p, 546 weight class). The key to victory for Jeremy Clarkson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Clarkson!
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, Michael Cudlitz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cudlitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clarkson.
Clarkson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cudlitz counters with a takedown into side control.
Cudlitz cracks Clarkson with a big elbow.
Clarkson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clarkson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cudlitz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clarkson quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarkson gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cudlitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clarkson's guard.
Cudlitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cudlitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz trying to control the pace.
Cudlitz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cudlitz is working for a kimura but Clarkson is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Cudlitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Let's hope that Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz wants to advance to full mount but Clarkson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Clarkson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cudlitz is one step ahead there.
Cudlitz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz won't allow Clarkson to get back to his feet.
Cudlitz passes Clarkson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cudlitz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cudlitz raining down shots from the mount!
Clarkson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cudlitz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz with a couple of short strikes.
Cudlitz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clarkson's face.
 Clarkson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarkson tries to hold on but Cudlitz postures up.
Oh Clarkson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Clarkson out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cudlitz goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shortman (ranked 3897 p4p, 4726 weight class) and Alistair Banner (ranked 131 p4p, 69 weight class). Banner has chosen Epic Score - We Ruled The Earth as his entrance music. Alistair Banner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Banner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner throws a head kick that Shortman semi-blocks.
 It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banner looking to throw knees to the head but Shortman is blocking nicely.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner.
Banner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Banner.
Shortman wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner 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.
Shortman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner working Shortman over with knees to the body.
Banner stalling the fight.
Shortman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner cracks Shortman with a nice body shot.
Shortman is breathing heavily.
Banner lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner lands with a kick to the temple. Shortman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banner throws a nice head kick!
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Shortman's cut is getting worse.
Banner closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shortman out cold! Shortman corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alistair Banner!
A relieved looking Alistair Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Logan Rickman (ranked 5540 p4p, 3127 weight class) and Kris Shumway (ranked 407 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Rickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Shumway!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kris Shumway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shumway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rickman is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Rickman.
Oh Rickman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shumway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shumway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rickman seems to have got his legs back now.
Shumway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rickman.
Rickman connects with a looping right hand.
Rickman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shumway.
Rickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shumway.
Rickman sizes up Shumway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shumway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rickman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickman throws a body shot but no joy.
Shumway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shumway lands a jab to Rickman's midsection.
Shumway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Shumway catches Rickman right on the button with a cross.
Shumway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rickman moves into the clinch.
Rickman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shumway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shumway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rickman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shumway moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumway throws a body shot but no joy.
Shumway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shumway connects with a nice looking jab.
Shumway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rickman rather than just go for the knockout.
Shumway misses with a wild body shot.
Rickman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shumway.
Shumway misses with a body shot.
As Shumway tries to get set, Rickman tries to push him back and clinch up but Shumway manages to avoid the attempt.
Rickman shoots for a double leg takedown but Shumway sprawls well. He's pushed Rickman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BAM! Shumway delivers a spinning backfist that drops Rickman like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kris Shumway!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stevens (ranked 4484 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Rice Flair (ranked 490 p4p, 338 weight class). Rice Flair is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rice Flair!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Flair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevens is trying to keep Flair in close.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stevens wants to stand up but Flair is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flair is aware though and is defending well.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Stevens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flair chips away with some ground and pound.
Flair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Flair postures up.
Flair wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flair wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flair keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stevens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stevens's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair punches Stevens on the ear.
I really don't envy Stevens right now.
Stevens tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stevens wants to hold on but Flair pushes him away.
Flair looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.
Flair landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair unloading with bombs!
Flair putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevens regains half guard.
Flair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flair defends it easily.
Flair missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flair has managed to clinch.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair lands a takedown into guard.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flair is one step ahead there.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flair throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Flair is proving a slippery customer.
Flair stands up over Stevens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens lands a good elbow from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevens looking to control but Flair passes into half guard.
Flair passes to full mount!
Flair lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Flair maintains control.
Flair with shots to the head and body - Stevens looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flair prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flair working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flair cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flair landing punches.
Stevens is rocked!
Flair is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Stevens is out cold! Flair jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Flair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kilian Piper (ranked 2851 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 371 p4p, 463 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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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilian Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kilian Piper has been cut.
Piper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Piper controls his hands.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Piper drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Silva.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Piper has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Silva throws Piper to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Piper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Piper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva manages to escape to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Piper as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Piper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piper wants to break free but Silva has control.
Piper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Piper controls his hands.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Piper is blocking nicely.
Piper blocks an uppercut.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Piper shrugs off.
Piper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Piper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Piper jumps guard.
Piper wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Piper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Piper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva kicks Piper off and gets to his feet.
Silva darts in and clinches Piper up against the cage.
Come on Piper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper breaks from the clinch.
Piper dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Piper's head and hops out.
Silva darts in and clinches Piper up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Piper shoots in.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Piper jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pipers head.
Piper has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilian Piper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Piper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva keeps control of Piper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Piper blocking some punches.
Come on Piper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piper.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Piper avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Piper jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Piper in his tracks for a moment.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piper.
Silva is pushing Piper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Piper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Piper avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Piper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Piper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daniel Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piper is defending well for now.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Piper improves position.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Piper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Piper avoids the damage to the body.
Piper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Piper is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Piper avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kilian Piper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva tries to stall but Piper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piper's elbow.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piper misses with a body punch.
Piper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Piper controls the action.
Piper prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Piper avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Piper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Daniel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but Piper shakes him off and moves away.
Kilian Piper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piper looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Piper drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Silva has his feet on Piper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Piper.
Piper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Piper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Silva.
Piper clinches.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Piper drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilian Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants the takedown. Piper is fighting it off but Silva persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Piper's guard against the cage.
Silva stands and steps away. Piper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva stands up and beckons Piper to his feet.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Piper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Piper is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Piper tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Piper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piper misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piper backwards.
Piper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piper wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva drives through and clinches with Piper against the cage.
Kilian Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piper has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ebert (ranked 2346 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Lino Silva (ranked 21 p4p, 82 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lino Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert lands with an overhand left.
Ebert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebert, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ebert in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
Ebert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands a vicious elbow to the side of Ebert's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Silva tries to finish him with strikes but Ebert still seems able to defend himself so Silva steps back and lets Ebert get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Ebert is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva has Ebert up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Ebert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva has Ebert pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ebert is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Silva - that's hurt Ebert badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ebert is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ebert doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lino Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank (ranked 2153 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 299 p4p, 265 weight class). Frank comes into the arena with Trapper x Foogiano blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Darius Frank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Camble is proving a slippery customer.
Camble preventing the sweep.
Camble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank controls Camble momentarily but Camble frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank has his foot on Camble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camble works his way back into a safe position though.
Camble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camble trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Camble chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camble has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Camble connects with a couple of short punches.
Camble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Camble 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.
Camble preventing the sweep.
Camble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camble 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camble defends it easily.
Camble passes Frank's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camble slows the pace down in half guard.
Camble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Camble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank misses the body punch
and Camble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank's guard.
Frank being controlled here, momentarily.
Camble working some strikes from top position.
Camble wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Frank is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Camble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cambles head.
Camble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frank misses with the combination.
Camble with the counter takedown but Frank avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
Frank stands and throws Camble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Camble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frank working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camble is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camble is trying to control Frank's posture but Frank avoids it.
Camble tries to improve position but can't.
Frank misses with the ground and pound.
Frank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frank trying to control the position but Camble is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frank wants to control but Camble is keeping him busy.
Camble trying to hold on to Frank's head to control him but Frank postures up.
Frank tries to stand but can't do so whilst Camble controls his leg.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Camble moves into full guard.
Camble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camble is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frank's guard.
Frank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camble defends well.
Camble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camble stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble with a nice head shot there.
Camble connects with a couple of short punches.
Camble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darius Frank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Camble ducks right into an uppercut from Frank.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camble is defended easily by Frank.
Camble tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank tries to sprawl but Camble drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Camble lands with a punch from half guard.
Frank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frank preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frank is not content to let Camble control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frank defends it well.
Frank wants to control but Camble is keeping busy.
Frank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank has hold of Camble's hands but Camble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frank tries to roll over but Camble keeps him under control.
Mike Camble has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Camble controlling the pace.
Camble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Frank.
Camble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Camble scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Frank takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank is trying to get back to half guard.
Camble working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Camble trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Camble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frank!
Camble pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Frank tries to reverse the position but Camble maintains control.
Frank is working hard here to advance position.
Camble working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Camble is landing with some decent strikes but Frank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camble 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Camble!
Mike Camble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Darius Frank spoke after the fight, saying 'A loss just means it’s a lesson and on my next time out, I’ll show you what I’ve learned.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Biden (ranked 1324 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Paulo Kogos (ranked 41 p4p, 14 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Hunter Biden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Biden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Biden slips a jab from Kogos.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Biden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kogoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Biden misses the shot to the body.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kogos is just out of range.
Kogos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biden.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Kogos moves away and avoids it.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kogos misses with a body shot.
Kogos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogos.
Biden scores with a nice right hand.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kogos's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kogos loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
Kogos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Kogos is rocked!
Biden knocks out Kogos with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Biden before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Biden picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Biden!
Hunter Biden retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hunter Biden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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