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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham comes to the cage accompanied by Get Ready To Deal. Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Graham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Graham sprawls well.
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billy Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Graham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graham throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Graham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peterson did well to prevent Graham getting side control.
Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Graham has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham controlling from mount.
Graham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Peterson has worked his arm free - good work by Peterson!
Peterson is trying to control Graham's posture but Graham avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Graham crashes against the mat.
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.
Graham working the ground and pound from side control.
Peterson is not content to let Graham control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Graham.
Graham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peterson is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peterson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Graham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Graham wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Graham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Graham misses with the ground and pound.
Graham in side control, throwing shots but Peterson defends.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Graham trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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.
Graham is pressing down on Peterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peterson is holding on for now.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham misses with a looping left.
Graham pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peterson back to the cage. Graham follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Graham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graham jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Graham punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Graham tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graham counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Graham to acknowledge the strikes.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Graham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Graham working away.
Peterson tries to escape but Graham is in control.
Graham tries to score with some ground and pound. Peterson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Graham trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with punches and elbows.
Graham trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.
Peterson is trying to control Graham's posture but Graham avoids it.
Graham in side control, throwing shots but Peterson defends.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson wants to control but Graham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham happy to just control the position for now.
Peterson sneaks back into half guard.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peterson tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to control Graham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peterson avoid being mounted?
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Graham sits in half guard.
Graham wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
Peterson wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Victor Peterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Graham counter with a right hand.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Graham.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graham cracks Peterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Graham counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Graham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Graham misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Graham counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
Graham wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
Peterson is pulling down on Graham's head. It's preventing any offense from Graham, at least for the moment.
Graham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Graham wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Graham wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Graham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graham circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Graham counters with a stiff right hand.
Peterson moves forwards but Graham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Graham counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graham connects with a body shot.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Peterson backpedaling.
Graham sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Graham.
Graham looks to land a combination. Peterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graham counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Graham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Graham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a two punch combo.
Graham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterson wants to control the action here but instead Graham manages to pass to full mount!
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham avoids the attempt from Peterson to control.
Graham working the ground and pound effectively.
Graham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Victor Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson is squirming around, avoiding Graham's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Hand - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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179 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Arbenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arbenson moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Arbenson throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Arbenson circles away.
Arbenson avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Arbenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arbenson.
Arbenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arbenson moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arbenson.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Arbenson tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Arbenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Arbenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arbenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brad Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arbenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arbenson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is not content to let Arbenson control the position.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Arbenson from advancing position.
Arbenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to control Arbenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Arbenson trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Arbenson is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Arbenson fails with the takedown.
Arbenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arbenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magus Arbenson.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Arbenson misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Arbenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brad Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arbenson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Arbenson settles back down.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arbenson walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Arbenson moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Arbenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Arbenson is avoiding it.
Arbenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arbenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arbenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arbenson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard.
Barnes wanted to stand there but Arbenson had control of the position.
Arbenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arbenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Arbenson's legs - danger averted.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arbenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Arbenson's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Arbenson.
Arbenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes tries to stand but Arbenson is controlling from the bottom.
Arbenson working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Arbenson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Arbenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Arbenson, not yet.
Arbenson is working an open guard so Barnes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Arbenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arbenson is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes won't allow Arbenson to pass to mount.
Arbenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arbenson stalling.
Arbenson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arbenson lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes slips a straight right by Arbenson.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Arbenson checks it.
Arbenson misses with a double jab.
Arbenson connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Arbenson moves away and avoids it.
Barnes wants to clinch but Arbenson slips to the side
and Arbenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arbenson throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arbenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Arbenson saw that one coming.
A low kick from Arbenson misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to clinch up
and Arbenson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Magus Arbenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Arbenson passes into half guard.
Arbenson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Arbenson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arbenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arbenson trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Arbenson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arbenson seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Arbenson sits in half guard.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to get back to is feet but Arbenson passes into side control.
Arbenson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arbenson working away.
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.
Arbenson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arbenson's guard! Nice work there by Barnes!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbenson is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Arbenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arbenson looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Arbenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes tries to stand but Arbenson is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magus Arbenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arbenson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - Back Down. Mike Ness 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ness!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Ness's corner calls for a 1-2. Ness obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Ness moves out of range.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab when Ness was well out of range.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson is looking to slow Ness down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson feints and then cracks Ness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ness down.
Ness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ness defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Ness has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ness's head.
Ness gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ness has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Ness stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ness manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ness has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ness misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ness manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Ness saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ness avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness.
Ness shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ness drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Ness working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ness counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ness lands a head shot.
Horrible takedown by Ness or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ness's calf.
Ness circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ness takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lunges at Ness with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ness's hand.
Jackson cracks Ness with a good jab.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Ness.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ness takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Curtis Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ness slips under a jab from Jackson.
Ness ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ness.
Ness fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ness circles away quickly and effectively.
Ness misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Ness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ness's calf.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ness is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ness misses with a shot to the body
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ness should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Ness misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Curtis Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ness.
Ness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ness's defenses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Jackson throws a head kick but Ness moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson swings for the body but Ness moves out of range.
Ness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ness's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ness sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ness throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ness is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Ness tries to pass.
Ness postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness connects with a couple of short punches.
Ness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ness throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ness lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Mike Ness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Ness looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ness misses with a head shot.
Ness throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Ness loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ness unloading with bombs!
Ness in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson tries to hold on but Ness pushes him away.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ness.
Curtis Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ness goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ness is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruscle Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brik Holtik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscle comes to the cage accompanied by DMX's- Where My Dogs At. Brik Holtik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruscle Muscle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brik Holtik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holtik tries a low kick but Muscle avoids it.
Holtik tries to keep at a distance but Muscle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holtik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muscle's elbow.
Holtik trying to stall but Muscle improves his position.
Holtik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muscle missing with knees to the body.
Holtik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holtik tries a knee to the head but Muscle blocks it.
Muscle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muscle scores with a hook to the body.
Holtik blocks an uppercut.
Muscle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holtik avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muscle blocks it with crossed arms.
Muscle being controlled against the cage.
Muscle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Muscle prevents Holtik from escaping the position.
Holtik is not content to let Muscle control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muscle advances to full mount.
Holtik wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muscle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muscle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Muscle lands a nice shot to the head.
Muscle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holtik's face.
It looks like Brik Holtik has been cut.
Muscle dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holtik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Muscle 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.
Muscle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Holtik is rocked!
Holtik takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Muscle's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruscle Muscle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Guido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Guido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guido swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson slips a jab from Guido.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Guido is just out of range.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Guido moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guido.
Guido uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Guido moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guido tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Guido tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Guido takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guido in his tracks.
Guido pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Guido misses.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Guido tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guido tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Guido counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guido takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paulo Guido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guido.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guido tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Guido is working away.
Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guido tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guido's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control the action but Guido is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Guido is defending well.
Guido trying to control here.
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.
Guido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Guido's head.
Guido wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Guido is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wade Wilson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Helber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is coming. Rusty Helber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Helber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helber.
Helber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fedotov is out of range.
Rusty Helber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Helber.
Fedotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Helber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helber throws a leg kick which misses Fedotov's front leg but catches the back leg as Fedotov tries to avoid it.
Fedotov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helber thows a body shot but no joy.
Fedotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fedotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Helber if he has to take too many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Helber blocks the leg kick.
Fedotov rushes Helber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Helber's takedown attempt.
Helber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helber wants to break free but Fedotov has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rusty Helber has been cut.
Fedotov misses with a knee to the head.
Helber avoiding damage as Fedotov throws knees to the body.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Helber struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Fedotov gets underhooks to prevent Helber's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov misses with a knee to the head.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Helber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Helber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Helber won't want to take too many of those.
Fedotov working Helber over with knees to the body.
Helber is breathing heavily.
Helber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fedotov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helber's face.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Helber's ribcage.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Helber's ribcage.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fedotov as Helber tries to tie him up.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Helber 's eye.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Helber shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helber is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Helber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Fedotov.
Fedotov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedotov moves into the clinch.
Helber is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov is controlling him.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Helber's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Helber can't break the clinch.
Helber goes for a takedown attempt but Fedotov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fedotov.
Fedotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedotov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fedotov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helber misses with a wild body shot.
Helber gets the takedown into side control.
Helber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedotov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helber scores with a couple of short elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fedotov is in a horrible position here. Helber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
That's time! Helber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Helber's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Vladik Fedotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helber is looking to control Fedotov's arms but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helber has his back to the cage.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Helber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helber lands a shoulder strike.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Helber taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Helber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov working Helber over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helber tries to break free but Fedotov pushes him back against the cage.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Helber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helber's face.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Helber won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Helber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Helber has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Helber trying to control the position but instead, Fedotov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helber into the cage.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Helber tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Helber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Helber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Helber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Helber in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a good knee to the midsection. Helber won't want to take too many of those.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Helber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Helber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
Helber takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Fedotov.
Fedotov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fedotov crunches a lovely knee into Helber's ribcage.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Helber 's eye.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Helber in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fedotov scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber takes an elbow to the temple.
Helber is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Helber's defenses.
Fedotov lands an elbow just above Helber 's eye.
Helber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedotov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedotov thuds his shin into the meat of Helber's side.
Fedotov rushes Helber and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Fedotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Helber's defenses.
Helber wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Helber looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Helber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Helber shrugs off.
Fedotov working Helber over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladik Fedotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Helber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Helber gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fedotov counters with a low kick, right behind Helber 's knee.
Helber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fedotov counters with a nice body kick.
Helber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fedotov backs up against the cage.
Helber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helber thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedotov.
Helber with a poor takedown
and Fedotov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helber's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Helber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helber throws a nice head kick!
Fedotov ducks under a wild hook from Helber.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Helber throws a series of punches but Fedotov avoids them all with ease.
Fedotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Fedotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fedotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Helber throws a hook but Fedotov avoids it easily.
Helber misses the shot to the body.
Fedotov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helber working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedotov obliges.
Helber takes an elbow to the temple.
Fedotov lands a knee to the head.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helber's face.
Helber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Rusty Helber's cut is getting worse.
Helber takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Helber is rocked!
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Oh Helber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedotov working Helber over with knees to the body.
Helber seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Fedotov.
Helber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Helber pushes him off.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedotov avoids the body shot from Helber.
A lazy body kick from Helber
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Helber tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Helber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Helber trying to stall but Fedotov improves his position.
Helber has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Helber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rusty Helber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusty Helber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helber looks to land a left hand but Fedotov moved out of range nicely.
Fedotov tried to score with a low kick but Helber checks it.
Helber thuds a left hand into Fedotov's body.
Helber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fedotov momentarily.
Fedotov stuffs the takedown.
Helber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fedotov.
Fedotov looks for the body kick but Helber saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helber.
Helber is looking to wear down Fedotov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Helber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helber fails with the takedown
and Fedotov counters with a good low kick that Helber was not able to check.
Nice body punch from Helber.
Fedotov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Helber is out of range.
Helber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fedotov.
Helber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedotov stuffs the takedown attempt from Helber. Helber gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedotov feints and then cracks Helber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helber down.
Fedotov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vladik Fedotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Helber circles away.
Fedotov avoids the body shot from Helber.
Helber takes a swing at Fedotov's ribcage but misses.
Helber throws a leg kick but Fedotov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladik Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fedotov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladik Fedotov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kehno Onhek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen lukenback texas as his entrance music. Kehno Onhek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
190 lbs
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197 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kehno Onhek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tha Man!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Onhek moves out of range easily.
Onhek slips a straight right by Man.
Man moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man tries to clinch up.
Onhek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man is looking for a triangle but Onhek pushes his legs off easily.
Onhek trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onhek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Onhek throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onhek is one step ahead there.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onhek postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Onhek trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onhek stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Onhek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Onhek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Onhek won't allow Man to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onhek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Onhek thows a big elbow that misses.
Onhek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man has control of Onhek's left arm, preventing Onhek from doing any damage.
Man keeping moving, preventing Onhek from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onhek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Onhek trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has momentary wrist control but Onhek slips an elbow through the middle.
Man is pulling down on Onhek's head to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Onhek.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Onhek's head backwards.
Man looks to land a body kick but Onhek moved away.
Onhek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tha Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Onhek moves out of range of the strikes.
Man digs a good body shot into Onhek's ribs.
Onhek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Onhek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Man throws a head kick but Onhek moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onhek fails with the takedown
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man lands with a hook. Onhek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onhek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kehno Onhek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man wants to clinch up but Onhek keeps it at a distance.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man keeps Onhek at a distance using the push kick.
Kehno Onhek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Onhek.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Onhek is defended easily by Man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Onhek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Onhek down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tha Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man tries to clinch but Onhek moves out of range.
Onhek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Onhek throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Onhek seems keen to control Man's posture.
Onhek keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Onhek looking to control.
Onhek is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Kehno Onhek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Man connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man wants to clinch up but Onhek keeps it at a distance.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Onhek is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Onhek misses
and Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Onhek is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Onhek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Onhek showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is staying active underneath Onhek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onhek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Onhek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onhek postures up.
Onhek trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Onhek wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tha Man hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Man moves to clinch but Onhek breaks away
and Onhek counters with a shoot takedown. Man fights it but they end up in guard.
Onhek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onhek is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Onhek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Onhek manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Onhek is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Onhek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man thows a big elbow that misses.
Onhek is trying to hold Man in close to prevent damage but Man has managed to pass into 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. Man connects with a nice short shot to Onhek's temple.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kehno Onhek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Onhek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Onhek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Onhek throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Onhek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Onhek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Onhek misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Onhek's knee momentarily.
Onhek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man dodges the punch combination from Onhek.
Onhek misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kehno Onhek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Onhek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man drops Onhek with a beautiful combination! Onhek stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Man is looking for the KO!
Onhek is rocked!
It looks like Kehno Onhek has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Onhek crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tha Man!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thompson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to it was over. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
169 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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157 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands the left hand.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tane Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aldo momentarily.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Aldo.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson misses the body punch
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aldo's head.
Thompson throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aldo momentarily.
Aldo tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Aldo blocks the low kick.
Aldo with a hook.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Jab by Aldo.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo lands a jab to the head.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo clinches.
Thompson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson is looking to control Aldo's arms but Aldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Aldo wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Aldo avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Aldo is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
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.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Aldo moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo jabs at Thompson's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Aldo rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo has managed to clinch.
Aldo tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Aldo is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Thompson tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Thompson keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thompson keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into rage.
Thompson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson is rocked!
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Aldo.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Thompson misses with a body shot
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Tane Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Aldo lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jose Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson tries to clinch
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Aldo.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron St James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blast comes into the arena with Goldfinger - Superman blaring out of the sound system. Cameron St James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron St James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blast scores with a nice strike.
St James tries to land a front kick but Blast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blast looks to land a right hand but St James moved out of range.
Blast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St James slips a straight right by Blast.
Cameron St James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blast slips a straight right by St James.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St James is defended easily by Blast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St James is in Blast's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
St James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blast wants to sweep but no luck.
St James postures up.
Blast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Blast keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
St James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St James is looking to work some ground and pound but Blast has wrist control.
St James throwing strikes but missing.
St James wants to control from the top but Blast keeps moving.
St James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James working some strikes from top position.
St James tries to free his leg and advance position but Blast is retaining full guard.
St James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St James throws a big right hand that misses.
St James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Blast keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
St James thows a big elbow that misses.
Blast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blast keeping moving, preventing St James from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St James trying to control but Blast is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St James misses the shot to the body.
St James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St James wants to slow Blast down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James misses with a low kick.
St James tries a head kick but it misses.
Tim Blast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast throws the left hand but St James avoids the punch easily.
Blast throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Blast misses.
Some wild striking there from Blast.
St James misses with a wild combination.
St James shoots in for a double leg but Blast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St James throws the left hand but Blast avoids the punch easily.
St James shoots in and gets a takedown into Blast's guard.
St James postures up.
Blast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because St James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
St James 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.
Blast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
St James wants to control from the top but Blast keeps moving.
Blast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blast looks to land a combination. St James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St James shoots in looking for a takedown. Blast tries to sprawl out of it but St James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Blast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron St James.
St James misses with a head kick.
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.
St James works over Blast's head and body with a nice combination.
Blast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blast fails to land with a series of punches.
St James lands a head kick. Blast smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blast blocks a leg kick.
Blast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St James.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blast.
Tim Blast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron St James 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!
St James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blast.
Blast takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blast throws an overhand right that lands on St James's shoulder, as St James tries to avoid the shot.
Blast thows a body shot but no joy.
St James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St James throws a front kick aimed at Blast's knee but Blast avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for St James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast throws the left hand but St James avoids the punch easily.
St James throws a low kick, looking for Blast's leg but Blast calmly moves out of range.
St James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blast.
St James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
St James shoots in but Blast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Blast misses its intended target.
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.
St James shoots for a double leg takedown but Blast sprawls well. He's pushed St James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Blast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron St James.
Blast slips under a jab from St James.
St James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
St James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
St James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blast keeps working.
St James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Blast is trying to control St James's posture but St James avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
St James looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blast is avoiding damage well.
Blast is not content to let St James control the position.
Blast takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tim Blast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
St James working away.
Blast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St James in side control, throwing shots but Blast defends.
Blast wants to control but St James postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St James in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St James tries for a kimura but Blast is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron St James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St James 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron St James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Wright!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Wright slips under a jab.
Cox swats away the attempt to clinch by Wright.
Cox lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronald Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright tries to clinch but Cox moves away
and Cox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Cox throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright throws a hook but Cox avoids it easily.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Wright pushes Cox away with a front kick.
Wright throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Cox shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright digs a good hook to Cox's body.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wright wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wright keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox stops Wright from standing up.
Cox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cox has Wright in his guard.
Cox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cox trying to control from Wright's half guard. Wright has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright can't keep his opponent in guard - Cox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wright is looking to get back to full guard here but Cox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Cox swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wright is now in Cox's guard. A big mistake from Cox there, giving up the dominant position!
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking to control.
Cox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cox trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eaton Cox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright wants to clinch but Cox slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Cox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily.
Cox slips a jab from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a body kick the misses
and Cox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cox showed some decent athleticism there.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cox thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
Cox wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright wants to control but Cox is keeping busy.
Cox has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cox moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wright has worked his arm free - good work by Wright!
Cox controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
Wright looks to move to half guard but instead Cox has passed into mount! Damn!
Wright working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Cox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wright turns into him and now he's in Cox's guard.
Cox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wright puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
It looks like Wright is going to stand back up.
Wright stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wright's guard now.
Cox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wright is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cox, into his guard.
Cox is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright wants to stand but Cox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright gets to his feet - Cox follows without any prompting.
Wright throws a lazy body kick
and Cox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
Cox scores with a hook to the body.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Cox.
Cox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright lands a front kick.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Cox counters with a thumping low kick.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cox will feel that in the morning.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Cox counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Cox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wright lands a high kick!
Wright checks a leg kick.
Cox misses with a straight right.
Cox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cox throws a lazy body kick
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright tries to land a body kick
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright prevents Cox from moving into mount.
Cox trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Cox goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cox but great work by Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox regains half guard.
Cox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cox is working an open guard so Wright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cox checks the leg kick.
Wright scores with a head kick. Cox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wright tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Ronald Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cox looks to clinch
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cox is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright thows a leg kick but Cox checks it
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cox misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cox slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cox blocks a jab.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Cox backs away looking to recover.
Cox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wright is staying active underneath Cox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Cox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wright reverses the position - he's now on top in Cox's guard.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright is looking to stand up but Cox won't let him.
Eaton Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright stands and steps away. Cox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Cox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wright defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cox counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Cox shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Cox passes into half guard.
Cox passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox throwing strikes here but Wright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cox controlling the position easily from mount.
Cox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wright is surviving well by controlling Cox's body position as best he can.
Cox goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wright turns into him and now he's in Cox's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox is trying to keep Wright in close.
Cox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright gets to his feet - Cox follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox had his way with Ronald Wright in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wright.
Wright lands a head kick!
Wright closes the distance but Cox moves to the side
and Cox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Cox or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright which made him look bad.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Cox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cox throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cox takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch up.
A big left from Cox misses.
A swing and a miss from Cox.
Cox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wright looks for the body kick but Cox saw that one coming.
Wright avoids the body shot from Cox.
A head kick by Wright misses
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.
Cox wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
Cox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wright defends it well.
Cox wants to pass to mount but Wright is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright pushes Cox off but Cox dives into side control.
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Cox trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Eaton Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright is trying to buck Cox off.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ronald Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Wright is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cox is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cox is landing with some decent strikes but Wright is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wright is surviving well by controlling Cox's body position as best he can.
Cox forces the positional change into back control.
Wright looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cox.
Good control from Cox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eaton Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eaton Cox!
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