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FURY 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Kilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by How could I just kill a man. Mirko Kilovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
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, Mirko Kilovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kilovic misses with the combination.
Doe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Mirko Kilovic has been cut.
Kilovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doe circles away.
Kilovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doe staying out of range there.
Doe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Doe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kilovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilovic looks gassed!
Doe lands a jab.
Kilovic tries to keep at a distance but Doe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doe has Kilovic pressed against the cage.
Doe lands with a right to the head.
Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doe stalling in the clinch.
Doe lands a body punch.
Doe digs a right hand into Kilovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilovic's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilovics head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kilovic letting Doe take a breather here.
Doe lands with a right to the head.
Doe is struggling to control the position.
Doe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilovic backwards.
Kilovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Doe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doe is working Kilovic over against the cage.
Doe avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doe digs a right hand into Kilovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilovic's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doe is pushing Kilovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doe lands a body punch.
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!
A short left from Doe.
A short body shot lands from Doe as the two fighters clinch.
Doe scores with a shot to the side of Kilovic's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doe.
Doe leaning against his opponent.
Doe scores with a shot to the side of Kilovic's head.
Doe lands a left hand.
Doe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilovics head.
A short uppercut from Doe.
Doe avoiding damage.
Kilovic is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Doe.
Doe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Doe.
Kilovic letting Doe take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Doe.
Kilovic throws a series of punches but Doe moves out of range.
John Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe thuds his right hand into Kilovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilovic needs to keep his hands up - Doe had a free shot at his head there.
Doe cracks Kilovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kilovic.
Doe rushes Kilovic and presses him up against the cage.
Doe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Doe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe slows down the pace here.
Kilovic is trying to break free.
Doe just leaning against Kilovic, taking a breather.
Kilovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Kilovic.
Doe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilovic back to the cage. Doe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Doe won't allow it.
Doe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilovic backwards.
Good body shot from Doe.
A short right from Doe on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Doe.
Doe is leaning against Kilovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doe pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Kilovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doe pushes Kilovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Doe lands a body shot.
Doe effectively controlling the action here.
Kilovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
Kilovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Doe has double underhooks.
Kilovic tries to pull guard but Doe holds him up against the cage and eventually Kilovic drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kilovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doe slowing the pace effectively.
Doe digs a right hand underneath Kilovic's ribcage. Kilovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kilovic tries to pull guard but Doe won't allow it.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Kilovic.
Kilovic is breathing heavily.
Kilovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doe avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe pushes Kilovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Doe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kilovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Doe on the inside.
John Doe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doe keeps control of Kilovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kilovic letting Doe take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Doe.
A short right from Doe on the inside.
Doe lands a shot to the body.
Kilovic tries to pull guard but Doe won't allow it.
Kilovic has had enough of the clinch but Doe keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doe.
Doe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kilovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kilovic momentarily.
John Doe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilovic misses with a combination
and Doe counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe scores with a one two! Kilovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doe. That's going to slow Kilovic down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Doe lands but Kilovic takes it in his stride.
Doe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Doe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kilovic is rocked!
Doe lands a brutal head kick. Kilovic looks out on his feet and Doe throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Doe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick sanfillipo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fail Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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191 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick sanfillipo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fail Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sanfillipo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
sanfillipo throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
sanfillipo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
sanfillipo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
sanfillipo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick sanfillipo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sanfillipo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sanfillipo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
sanfillipo throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sanfillipo looks to land a left hand but Sonnen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
sanfillipo tries to clinch but Sonnen moves away
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
sanfillipo has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
sanfillipo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but sanfillipo blocks nicely.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
sanfillipo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
sanfillipo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
sanfillipo is looking to stand up but Sonnen isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanfillipo 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.
Sonnen postures up in sanfillipo's guard and throws a big left but sanfillipo blocks it.
sanfillipo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
sanfillipo is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but sanfillipo blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
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!
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen cracks sanfillipo with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sonnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
sanfillipo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as sanfillipo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen trying to control but sanfillipo is working from the bottom.
sanfillipo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of sanfillipo's head.
sanfillipo striking off his back but it's not causing Sonnen any problems.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonnen pushes down on sanfillipo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sanfillipo looking for submissions off his back.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
sanfillipo is trying to control but Sonnen manages to pass to mount!
sanfillipo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
sanfillipo is looking to get to half guard.
Sonnen landing strikes, looking to finish!
sanfillipo wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sanfillipo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fail Sonnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
sanfillipo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing sanfillipo from controlling successfully.
Sonnen throws his legs up looking for a submission but sanfillipo uses it to pass to side control.
Sonnen gets back to half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but sanfillipo is keeping busy.
Fail Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
sanfillipo misses with a head shot. Sonnen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. sanfillipo manages to get himself to full guard.
sanfillipo working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen passes sanfillipo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sonnen winds up and cracks sanfillipo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
sanfillipo is trying to get back to full guard.
sanfillipo gets back to full guard.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sanfillipo is pulling down on Sonnen's head to control his posture.
Sonnen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but sanfillipo keeps moving.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but sanfillipo keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fail Sonnen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
sanfillipo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
sanfillipo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sonnen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen moves out of range as sanfillipo strikes.
sanfillipo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
sanfillipo trying to move into half guard but instead Sonnen has managed to sweep!
sanfillipo looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
sanfillipo has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
sanfillipo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but sanfillipo keeps moving.
sanfillipo is looking to sweep but instead, Sonnen has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
sanfillipo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonnen working over sanfillipo with some ground and pound. sanfillipo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and sanfillipo defends it well.
sanfillipo taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Sonnen.
sanfillipo is staying active underneath Sonnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sonnen trying to advance position but sanfillipo counters by regaining guard.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but sanfillipo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fail Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
sanfillipo throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
sanfillipo darts in trying to clinch
and Sonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but sanfillipo moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by sanfillipo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but sanfillipo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
sanfillipo loads up on a big right hand but Sonnen slips the punch.
Nick sanfillipo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
sanfillipo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws an overhand right that lands on sanfillipo's shoulder, as sanfillipo tries to avoid the shot.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
sanfillipo misses with a takedown
enabling Sonnen to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
sanfillipo is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is taking a breather. sanfillipo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
sanfillipo trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to sanfillipo's temple.
sanfillipo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
sanfillipo wants to get back to full guard.
sanfillipo taking some punishment here, with Sonnen in his half guard.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but sanfillipo dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
sanfillipo looking for subs from the bottom but Sonnen mounts him!
Sonnen looking to finish sanfillipo with some ground and pound. This is bad for sanfillipo!
sanfillipo is trying to escape the mount.
sanfillipo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sonnen lands a big shot there that rocks sanfillipo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
sanfillipo tries to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, sanfillipo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
sanfillipo tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.
sanfillipo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen trying to control but sanfillipo is having none of it.
sanfillipo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sonnen.
sanfillipo working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns sanfillipo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sonnen prevents sanfillipo from getting the reversal.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonnen prevents sanfillipo from getting the reversal.
Nick sanfillipo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen with good strikes from the mount here!
Sonnen landing punches.
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
sanfillipo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sonnen landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
sanfillipo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to sanfillipo's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fail Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonnen 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fail Sonnen! Fail Sonnen retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dregar Moradon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dregar Moradon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moradon lands a two punch combo.
Riot swinging wildly here.
Riot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Riot.
Moradon dodges the punch combination from Riot.
Moradon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moradon throws a nice looking combination but Riot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moradon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riot.
A combination from Moradon does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riot.
Riot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moradon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moradon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moradon.
Moradon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riot.
Danga de danga de dang - Moradon scores with a four punch combination!
Riot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moradon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moradon!
Riot stalks Moradon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moradon's face. Moradon staggers backwards, shaken.
Moradon misses with the combination.
Moradon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riot circles away quickly and effectively.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moradon slips a jab and a cross from Riot.
Moradon throws a lazy head kick
and Riot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moradon's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moradon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moradon.
Moradon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moradon tries a low kick but Riot avoids it.
Dregar Moradon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moradon throws a right hand that Riot ducks under and follows up with a left that Riot also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moradon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moradon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick by Moradon misses
and Riot counters with an inside leg kick.
Moradon looks gassed!
Moradon misses with a two punch combination.
Moradon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Riot.
Riot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Riot does no damage.
Riot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riot thows a body kick. Moradon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Riot tenderised Moradon's leg. Moradon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riot checks a low kick from Moradon.
Riot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moradon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riot pushes Moradon away with a front kick.
Moradon blocks a head kick by Riot.
Riot throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moradon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riot counters with an inside leg kick.
Moradon misses with a head kick.
Riot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moradon. That did some damage!
Moradon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riot lands a two punch combo.
Riot scores with a leg kick.
Riot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Riot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Riot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riot thumps Moradon with a low kick.
Riot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riot lands a leg kick that knocks Moradon off balance momentarily.
Moradon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riot stuns Moradon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riot is looking to slow Moradon down with leg kicks.
Moradon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws a one two combo.
Riot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riot lands a high kick!
Riot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riot.
That kick from Riot tenderised Moradon's leg. Moradon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moradon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moradon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riot.
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riot throws a good cross that connects.
Riot throws a one two combo.
Riot lands a jab.
Riot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riot. That's going to slow Moradon down.
Sloppy strikes from Riot. Those never looked like landing.
Moradon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Riot.
Riot lands a glancing blow to the side of Moradon's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moradon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moradon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riot.
Riot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Riot.
Riot scores with a leg kick.
Riot cracks Moradon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moradon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riot throws a one two combo.
Moradon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moradon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moradon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Riot.
Moradon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riot can pounce on him.
Riot throws a front kick that sends Moradon stumbling back into the cage.
Moradon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riot throws a head kick that Moradon semi-blocks.
Riot throws a series of punches but Moradon avoids them all with ease.
Moradon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moradon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Riot.
Moradon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riot. Riot obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Riot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Riot tenderised Moradon's leg. Moradon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riot scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Moradon.
Moradon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riot counters with a two punch combo.
Rudy Riot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Riot.
Riot connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Moradon misses
and Riot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Riot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Riot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moradon.
Moradon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moradon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Riot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Riot.
Riot fails to land with a series of punches.
Riot misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moradon is breathing heavily.
Riot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moradon.
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Riot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Riot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riot fakes the leg kick and cracks Moradon in the body.
Riot lands with a kick to the temple. Moradon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Riot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Riot.
Riot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riot throws a sloppy head kick and Moradon moves out of range easily.
Moradon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riot.
Riot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rudy Riot is winning the standup battle so far.
Riot connects with a leg kick. Moradon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab by Riot.
Riot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moradon can do to turn this around?
Riot thumps Moradon with a low kick.
Riot feints a jab promting Moradon to slip. Riot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moradon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riot lands a head kick. Moradon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moradon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moradon backs up against the cage.
Riot works over Moradon's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riot dodges the punch combination from Moradon.
Moradon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riot.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Riot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riot lands a leg kick that knocks Moradon off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Riot misses.
Riot blocks a head kick by Moradon.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riot connects with a jab.
Riot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riot misses with a few strikes there.
Riot throws a series of strikes that have Moradon backpedaling.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riot works over Moradon's head and body with a nice combination.
Moradon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riot.
Riot scoring well with a low kick there.
Riot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moradon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moradon back to the cage. Riot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moradon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riot has got the better of the exchanges.
Riot connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riot.
Danga de danga de dang - Riot scores with a four punch combination!
Riot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moradon's head.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moradon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riot throws a head kick that misses.
Riot connects with a body shot that sends Moradon's belly button to the back.
Riot throws a head kick that Moradon semi-blocks.
Moradon misses with a double jab
and Riot counters with a body kick that stops Moradon in his tracks momentarily.
Riot scores with a leg kick.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riot cracks Moradon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riot scores with a spinning back kick!
Riot throws a nice head kick!
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moradon's head.
Riot tests Moradon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moradon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moradon blocks a head kick by Riot.
Riot throws a series of strikes that have Moradon backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riot lands a nice looking body kick.
Riot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riot's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riot duly obliges.
Riot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riot - that will leave a mark!
Moradon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Riot.
Riot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moradon throws a combination that misses
and Riot counters with a nice uppercut.
Riot throws a combination. Moradon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riot lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moradon. That did some damage!
Riot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riot throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Riot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riot tries a head kick but it misses.
Moradon throws a head kick that misses.
Riot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moradon circles away quickly and effectively.
Riot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moradon circles away quickly and effectively.
Moradon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moradon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riot counters with a low kick, right behind Moradon 's knee.
Riot dodges the punch combination from Moradon.
Moradon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riot.
Riot throws a head kick that Moradon semi-blocks.
That kick from Riot tenderised Moradon's leg. Moradon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riot!
Moradon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moradon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moradon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riot. Riot obviously looking to wear him down.
Riot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Riot works over Moradon's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riot connects with a solid leg kick.
Riot throws a head kick but Moradon moves out of range.
Riot looks to land a combination. Moradon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moradon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moradon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riot throws a series of punches but Moradon avoids them all with ease.
Riot digs a good hook to Moradon's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riot.
Riot scores with a push kick.
Riot lands with a nice combination. Moradon backs away looking to recover.
Moradon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moradon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riot lands a front kick.
Moradon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riot scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Riot.
A nice combination there by Riot.
Riot misses with a head kick.
Dregar Moradon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moradon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moradon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riot throws a right hand that Moradon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moradon also avoids with ease.
Moradon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riot.
Riot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moradon on the side of the head.
Riot jabs at Moradon's body.
Riot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moradon. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Riot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riot.
Moradon ducks right into an uppercut from Riot.
Sloppy strikes from Riot. Those never looked like landing.
Riot throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Riot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moradon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Riot misses.
Moradon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moradon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Riot.
Moradon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Riot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moradon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riot. That one must have hurt.
Riot lands a glancing blow to the side of Moradon's head.
Moradon avoids the head kick by Riot.
Riot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riot throws a good cross that connects.
Moradon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riot.
Sloppy strikes from Riot. Those never looked like landing.
Riot lands with a nice combination. Moradon backs away looking to recover.
Moradon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riot throws a one two combo.
Riot scores with a nice right hand.
Moradon throws a series of punches but Riot avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riot.
Riot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riot throws a sloppy head kick and Moradon moves out of range easily.
Moradon blocks a head kick by Riot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Riot.
Moradon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moradon dodges the punch combination from Riot.
Moradon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Moradon.
Riot explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moradon's head.
A left and a right from Riot both land. Nice combination.
Riot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moradon's calf.
Riot scores with a one two! Moradon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Riot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riot. Moradon shrugs it off though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riot misses with a double jab.
Riot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moradon.
Rudy Riot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moradon's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Riot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Riot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TupperIII sprawls well initially but Hennessey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hennessey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
TupperIII is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey is trying to work for a kimura but TupperIII is defending well.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard but Hennessey has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennessey prevents TupperIII from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hennessey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TupperIII really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hennessey looking to control and managing it successfully.
TupperIII tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey controlling his opponent.
TupperIII is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hennessey controlling his opponent.
TupperIII throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TupperIII is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hennessey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hennessey throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
Hennessey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hennessey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TupperIII.
Hennessey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hennessey throws an overhand right that lands on TupperIII's shoulder, as TupperIII tries to avoid the shot.
Hennessey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TupperIII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hennessey's waist but Hennessey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperIII off to one side.
Hennessey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hennessey wants to stand but TupperIII has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
TupperIII works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hennessey has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperIII, not yet.
TupperIII keeping moving, preventing Hennessey from controlling successfully.
TupperIII being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TupperIII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hennessey is one step ahead there.
TupperIII looking for subs off his back but Hennessey has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Hennessey 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martell Hennessey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hennessey is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Hennessey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TupperIII shoots in looking for a takedown. Hennessey tries to sprawl out of it but TupperIII keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hennessey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hennessey throws a nice looking combination but TupperIII bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hennessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hennessey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hennessey swinging wildly here.
Hennessey misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennessey misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Hennessey misses.
Hennessey looks to land a body kick but TupperIII moved away.
TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hennessey is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey looks to land a combination but TupperIII avoids it well.
Hennessey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hennessey throws a series of punches but TupperIII avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hennessey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hennessey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hennessey won't be happy with that.
TupperIII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TupperIII tries for a kimura but Hennessey is defending well.
TupperIII trying to control the action but Hennessey is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hennessey manages to work his way to half guard, despite TupperIII's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is working for a kimura here but Hennessey manages to reverse the position and he's now in TupperIII's guard.
TupperIII working a defensive guard but Hennessey manages to pass into side control anyway.
TupperIII is looking to regain half guard here but Hennessey keeps moving and retains side control.
Hennessey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperIII, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hennessey is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperIII manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperIII showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hennessey 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martell Hennessey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Just Ted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Webcke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Just Ted!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webcke jabs Just Ted to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Just Ted has a takedown stuffed.
Just Ted takes a jab right on the kisser.
Just Ted misses with a looping right.
Just Ted uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Webcke.
Webcke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Just Ted.
Shane Webcke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Just Ted.
Nice shot lands for Webcke.
Webcke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Just Ted!
Just Ted swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Webcke content just to control the position here.
Just Ted tries to reverse the position but Webcke maintains control.
Webcke with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Just Ted tries to reverse the position but Webcke maintains control.
The referee warns Just Ted that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Just Ted is wriggling around trying to escape.
Webcke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Just Ted looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webcke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Just Ted is desperately trying to improve his position but Webcke has a good base and remains in mount.
Webcke unloading with bombs!
Webcke is landing with some decent strikes but Just Ted is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Webcke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Webcke with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Webcke.
Webcke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Just Ted on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Just Ted is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webcke lands a heavy elbow.
Webcke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Just Ted is wriggling around trying to escape.
Just Ted looks gassed!
Webcke scoring with strikes but Just Ted is staying in there.
Webcke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Just Ted is working to get back to half guard.
Webcke breaks from Just Ted's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Just Ted is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Webcke! Just Ted is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relen Tless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Voorhees has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Relen Tless's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relen Tless!
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, Jason Voorhees!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tless dives in and grabs Voorhees's left leg, looking for a takedown. Voorhees pushes down on Tless's head and hops out.
Voorhees lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tless at a distance.
Voorhees throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tless stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Voorhees follows into mount!
It looks like Relen Tless has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tless takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Voorhees's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorhees!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao do Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sonofabeetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonofabeetch has chosen the theme from the x files as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao do Santo Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Sonofabeetch!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonofabeetch drives through and clinches with do Santo Cristo against the cage.
Sonofabeetch lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sonofabeetch controlling the action here.
Sonofabeetch blocks the strikes from do Santo Cristo.
do Santo Cristo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
do Santo Cristo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
do Santo Cristo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch seems to be working for a kimura but do Santo Cristo defends the submission attempt.
do Santo Cristo punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch is pressing down on do Santo Cristo's thigh, looking to free his foot. do Santo Cristo is holding on for now.
Sonofabeetch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sonofabeetch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
do Santo Cristo punching from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
do Santo Cristo is pressing down on Sonofabeetch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
do Santo Cristo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sonofabeetch connects with a couple of short punches.
do Santo Cristo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonofabeetch is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonofabeetch is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
do Santo Cristo is breathing heavily.
Sonofabeetch wants to pass the guard but do Santo Cristo is keeping the position.
do Santo Cristo keeping moving, preventing Sonofabeetch from controlling successfully.
Sonofabeetch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sonofabeetch drops back looking for a leg! do Santo Cristo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and do Santo Cristo manages to kick Sonofabeetch off! Sonofabeetch jumps back into do Santo Cristo's guard.
do Santo Cristo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonofabeetch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonofabeetch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonofabeetch passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch is taking a breather. do Santo Cristo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sonofabeetch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sonofabeetch wants to control from the top but do Santo Cristo keeps moving.
Sonofabeetch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control do Santo Cristo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sonofabeetch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonofabeetch trying to control but do Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
do Santo Cristo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonofabeetch.
do Santo Cristo 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.
That's four 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.
Sonofabeetch tries to free his leg and advance position but do Santo Cristo is retaining full guard.
do Santo Cristo is looking for a triangle but Sonofabeetch pushes his legs off easily.
Sonofabeetch trying to control but do Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sonofabeetch passes do Santo Cristo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sonofabeetch in particular looking to stall.
Sonofabeetch trying to control from half guard but do Santo Cristo is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonofabeetch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sonofabeetch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
do Santo Cristo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sonofabeetch.
Sonofabeetch fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonofabeetch connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joao do Santo Cristo has been cut.
Sonofabeetch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
do Santo Cristo tries to clinch up.
do Santo Cristo shoots in for a double leg but Sonofabeetch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sonofabeetch misses with the combination.
do Santo Cristo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sonofabeetch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonofabeetch shoots in and bounces do Santo Cristo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
do Santo Cristo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch trying to control but do Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch looking to sit in guard and control but do Santo Cristo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sonofabeetch trying to control the position here.
do Santo Cristo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sonofabeetch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch kicks do Santo Cristo off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao do Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Sonofabeetch does no damage.
Sonofabeetch slaps away a takedown attempt from do Santo Cristo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
do Santo Cristo tries for a takedown but Sonofabeetch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry Sonofabeetch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
do Santo Cristo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonofabeetch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonofabeetch looking to pass the guard.
Sonofabeetch forces his way into half guard.
Sonofabeetch tries to pass the half guard into mount. do Santo Cristo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
do Santo Cristo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sonofabeetch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sonofabeetch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sonofabeetch working do Santo Cristo over with strikes here.
do Santo Cristo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sonofabeetch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now do Santo Cristo is on top in guard.
Sonofabeetch pulls do Santo Cristo in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch wants to get back to his feet but do Santo Cristo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonofabeetch looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonofabeetch, not yet.
do Santo Cristo postures up in Sonofabeetch's guard and throws a big left but Sonofabeetch blocks it.
Sonofabeetch is trying to keep do Santo Cristo in close.
do Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonofabeetch is adopting a defensive guard.
Sonofabeetch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonofabeetch has control of do Santo Cristo's left arm, preventing do Santo Cristo from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sonofabeetch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao do Santo Cristo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sonofabeetch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonofabeetch misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for do Santo Cristo with that takedown attempt.
do Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sonofabeetch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
do Santo Cristo slips a jab and a cross from Sonofabeetch.
Sonofabeetch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
do Santo Cristo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and do Santo Cristo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonofabeetch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows do Santo Cristo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonofabeetch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harry Sonofabeetch has got the better of the ground game so far.
do Santo Cristo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonofabeetch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
do Santo Cristo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
do Santo Cristo wants to control from the top but Sonofabeetch keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo stops Sonofabeetch from standing up.
do Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
Sonofabeetch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
do Santo Cristo lands a couple of digs.
Sonofabeetch wants to sweep here but do Santo Cristo controlling him for the moment.
do Santo Cristo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonofabeetch looking to hit a scissor sweep but do Santo Cristo is one step ahead there.
Sonofabeetch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
do Santo Cristo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonofabeetch is trying to keep do Santo Cristo in close.
do Santo Cristo looking to sit in guard and control but Sonofabeetch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
do Santo Cristo being controlled here, momentarily.
do Santo Cristo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
do Santo Cristo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sonofabeetch trying to control the position from guard on top but do Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Santo Cristo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
do Santo Cristo tries to strike from the bottom.
Sonofabeetch connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonofabeetch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonofabeetch trying to control the position from guard on top but do Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonofabeetch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
do Santo Cristo wants to improve his position but Sonofabeetch is controlling well.
Sonofabeetch is working for a kimura but do Santo Cristo is defending it quite comfortably.
do Santo Cristo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sonofabeetch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sonofabeetch's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
do Santo Cristo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Joao do Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
do Santo Cristo working for a choke but Sonofabeetch reverses nicely into do Santo Cristo 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao do Santo Cristo.
Well Sonofabeetch 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Sonofabeetch!
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