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GAMMA#201 Denke v Uniao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ac Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ac Barca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ac Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Boxer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca darts in and clinches Boxer Jr up against the cage.
Boxer Jr blocks an elbow strike from Barca.
Barca tries a knee to the head but Boxer Jr blocks it.
Barca misses with an elbow over the top.
Boxer Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boxer Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Barca slows down the pace here.
Boxer Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boxer Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barca is pressed up against the cage. Boxer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barca down to the mat. Barca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca scores with a jab. Boxer Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer Jr.
Barca drops Boxer Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boxer Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Barca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boxer Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barca throws out the jab.
Boxer Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Barca finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca fakes the body blow, causing Boxer Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boxer Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ac Barca!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolly Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houston comes to the cage accompanied by Born of a Broken Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolly Pop!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pop manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Houston.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pop tries to score with a low kick but Houston moves his leg out of the way.
Pop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston is looking to clinch but Pop is avoiding it.
Houston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston fails to land the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pop blocks the low kick.
Houston scores with the left hand. Pop knows he should have avoided that one.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Pop is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Pop avoids the head kick by Houston.
Houston lands a body shot.
Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston wants to stall.
Houston trying to land knees to the body.
Houston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston pushes Pop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pop is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Pop circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Houston. Beautiful body shot.
Pop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pop walks into a straight right hand from Houston.
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pop counters with a body kick.
Pop moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston throws a hook but Pop avoids it easily.
Houston jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pop staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Austin Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pop misses with a head kick.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pop but Pop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses the jab.
Pop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Pop saw that one coming.
Pop slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Houston.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Pop is out of range.
Houston scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Houston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Houston's waist but Houston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pop off to one side.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston throws a series of punches but Pop moves out of range.
Houston has Pop up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Pop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Houston tries a body shot but Pop blocks it.
Houston letting Pop take a breather here.
Pop misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston working aggressively here.
Houston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pop stops a takedown attempt from Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Houston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houston tries to clinch up.
Houston feints and as Pop raises his hands in defense, Houston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houston postures up.
Pop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pop throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Houston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Houston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pop keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pop is keeping the position for now.
Houston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston looking to pass the guard.
Houston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houston pulls his head out easily.
Pop is looking to control Houston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pop avoid being mounted?
Pop is breathing heavily.
Houston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pop keeps working.
Houston stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pop to get to his feet.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Pop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Pop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pop sprawls well. Pop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houston gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pop tries to avoid it but Houston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pop to the ground. Pop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pop on the side of the head.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Austin Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pop was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Houston swings widly with a right hand
and Pop counters with a three punch combo that has Houston backing up. Houston nods at Pop to acknowledge the strikes.
Pop throws a sloppy head kick
and Houston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Pop.
Houston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pop to the mat! Pop manages to get full guard.
Pop keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston 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.
Houston stands and throws Pop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pop trying his best to control but Houston has mounted him.
Pop is desperately trying to improve his position but Houston has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Pop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pop working to try and regain half guard.
Houston looking to control but Pop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Houston with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pop is trying to escape the mount.
Houston lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Houston dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Houston looks to land a body kick but Pop moved away.
Pop tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston catches Pop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston misses with a hook. Pop ducked under it nicely.
Pop slips under a jab from Houston.
Houston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Pop.
Pop throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Pop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
Pop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Houston closes the distance and clinches up with Pop, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes Pop against the cage but Pop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Houston throws a jab when Pop was well out of range.
Pop connects with a looping right hand.
Pop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pop eats them both and turns towards Houston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Pop ducks down to avoid it.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pop.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pop moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pop lands with a right hand.
Houston thows a body shot but no joy.
Houston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Houston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston is looking to clinch but Pop is avoiding it.
Houston cracks Pop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Pop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pop takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown. Pop tries to sprawl out of it but Houston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pop throws a front kick aimed at Houston's knee but Houston avoids it well.
Houston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Houston checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pop.
Houston checks a low kick from Pop.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pop.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Pop circles away.
Pop moves out of range as Houston throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Austin Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pop connects with a right hand. Houston shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Houston does it's job there.
Pop slips under a jab from Houston.
Lolly Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Houston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kehno Onhek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lewis's choice of entrance music: Justin Moore - I Could Kick Your Ass. Mark Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
16 - 16 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 3 - 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
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onhek looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Onhek moved out of range nicely.
Mark Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Onhek moved away.
Onhek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis slips a jab from Onhek.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lewis throws a hook but Onhek blocks it.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Onhek.
Onhek slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Onhek counter with a right hand.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis checks the leg kick.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Onhek's shoulder, as Onhek tries to avoid the shot.
Onhek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Onhek postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Onhek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Onhek!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onhek tries to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Onhek is looking to improve his position but Lewis isn't that keen on the idea.
Onhek wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Onhek is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onhek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Onhek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Onhek is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onhek is trying to escape the mount.
Onhek wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Onhek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Onhek throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lewis. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onhek can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis wants to control the pace but Onhek is squirming around nicely.
Onhek is working to get back to half guard.
Onhek tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Onhek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Onhek is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Lewis is looking to slow Onhek down with leg kicks.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Lewis.
Onhek slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Onhek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Onhek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onhek gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Onhek slips the punch.
Onhek needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onhek.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Onhek is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Onhek on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Onhek at a distance.
Lewis wants to slow Onhek down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Onhek checks a leg kick.
Onhek slips under a jab from Lewis.
Onhek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Onhek shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Onhek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kehno Onhek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis thumps Onhek with a low kick.
Lewis throws a low kick but Onhek moves out of range easily.
Lewis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. Onhek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a jab.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Onhek on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onhek just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Onhek's head back.
Lewis connects with a body shot that sends Onhek's belly button to the back.
Onhek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewis to the ground. Onhek is now in Lewis's guard.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Onhek slips an elbow through the middle.
Onhek landing some decent shots from guard.
Onhek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Onhek from controlling successfully.
Onhek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to control.
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Onhek preventing the sweep.
Lewis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Onhek!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onhek tries to buck Lewis off but he can't manage it.
Onhek tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Kehno Onhek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Onhek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Onhek tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
Onhek'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.
Lewis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lewis tries to control but Onhek wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis unloads with some shots from mount but Onhek bucks and avoids them well.
Onhek is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lewis 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!
A punch lands to the side of Onhek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Onhek.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Onhek postures up.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onhek manages to get himself to full guard.
Onhek has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lewis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Onhek.
Lewis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onhek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis wants to control but Onhek is keeping him busy.
Onhek dodges the ground and pound from Lewis.
Onhek tries to control but Lewis manages to take his back.
Onhek tries to escape the position.
Lewis lands shots from the back.
Lewis is looking to control Onhek but Onhek is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onhek turns into Lewis and is now in his guard.
Onhek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onhek is one step ahead there.
Onhek throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Onhek manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Onhek is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis postures up in Onhek's guard and throws a big left but Onhek blocks it.
Onhek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Onhek is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Onhek has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage.
Lewis won't allow Onhek to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kehno Onhek just wasn't active enough.
Onhek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Onhek.
Onhek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onhek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Onhek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewis.
Onhek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Onhek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mark Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Onhek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kehno Onhek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis tries to reverse the position but Onhek maintains control.
Onhek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Onhek isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Onhek.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Lewis.
I've got Lewis 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
193 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
199 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matthews with a hook.
A big left from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews ducks right into an uppercut from Rua.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua digs a good hook to Matthews's body.
Rua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matthewss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raphael Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Matthews.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews thuds his shin into the meat of Rua's side.
Matthews checks a low kick from Rua.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Matthews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua checks a leg kick.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua looks for the body kick but Matthews saw that one coming.
Rua throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rua blocks a head kick by Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a head kick that half lands.
Matthews scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Matthews throws a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Matthews misses with the combination.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rua.
A jab from Rua misses.
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua cracks the inside of Matthews's front leg.
Rua looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rua staying out of range there.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Rua shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raphael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rua.
Matthews swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matthews listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rua dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Rua's head and hops out.
Matthews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Matthews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a leg kick that misses.
Rua scores with a body shot.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Rua.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Matthews feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Rua closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua jumps guard but Matthews stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Rua ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews connects with the punch.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Matthews takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Raphael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Rua.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Matthews misses.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthews stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthews pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matthews tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rua is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raphael Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Rua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matthews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rua.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Matthews 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. And we move into the final round!
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Matthews works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Matthews displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua slips under a jab from Matthews.
Rua blocks a head kick by Matthews.
Matthews is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
Rua scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rua tries to advance to mount but Matthews denies him.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rua.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
Alex Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Rua throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rua is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua with the ground and pound but Matthews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua advances position into side control!
Rua lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rua in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthews 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Matthews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg the Caliph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God of Hell Fire. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Fernandez!
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, Georg the Caliph!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Caliph misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
the Caliph misses with a hook. Fernandez ducked under it nicely.
the Caliph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fernandez counters with an inside leg kick.
the Caliph looks to land a right hand but Fernandez moved out of range.
the Caliph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Georg the Caliph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the Caliph fails to land with a series of punches.
the Caliph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
the Caliph shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the Caliph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from the Caliph. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez takes one to the chin there.
the Caliph misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the Caliph!
Fernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but the Caliph is having none of it.
the Caliph tries to hold on but Fernandez postures up.
the Caliph is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fernandez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fernandez controlling the pace for now.
the Caliph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the Caliph is looking to escape.
Fernandez looking to finish the Caliph with some ground and pound. This is bad for the Caliph!
Fernandez controlling from mount.
Fernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looking to control but the Caliph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fernandez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
the Caliph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
the Caliph is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Fernandez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
the Caliph throws a right hand that Fernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandez also avoids with ease.
Georg the Caliph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from the Caliph.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from the Caliph.
Fernandez lands a really nice looking cross but the Caliph seems unphased.
the Caliph shoots in and drives through. Fernandez sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from the Caliph. Those never looked like landing.
the Caliph shoots in and drives through. Fernandez sprawls well.
the Caliph shoots in but no luck this time.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georg the Caliph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez avoids the body shot from the Caliph.
Fernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
the Caliph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
the Caliph throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez moves away and avoids it.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown.
the Caliph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the Caliph is breathing heavily.
the Caliph looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
the Caliph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but the Caliph manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from the Caliph. Those never looked like landing.
Fernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
the Caliph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the Caliph.
the Caliph misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
the Caliph fails to land the takedown.
the Caliph swinging wildly here.
the Caliph will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the Caliph's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph scores with a one two! Fernandez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
the Caliph lands with a right hand.
Fernandez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
the Caliph looks to land a right hand but Fernandez moved out of range.
the Caliph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandez. Fernandez obviously looking to wear him down.
the Caliph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but the Caliph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from the Caliph. the Caliph gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed the Caliph momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Georg the Caliph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
the Caliph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandez.
Fernandez takes a swing at the Caliph's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
the Caliph shoots in but no luck this time.
the Caliph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernandez lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph tries for a takedown but Fernandez circles away easily
and Fernandez counters with a big head kick but the Caliph shrugs it off.
Rudy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georg the Caliph.
A slow jab from the Caliph misses its intended target.
Fernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from the Caliph.
the Caliph misses with a two punch combination.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
the Caliph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
the Caliph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez is on top in guard.
Fernandez with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
Fernandez chips away with some ground and pound.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but the Caliph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the Caliph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but the Caliph is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rudy Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
the Caliph controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez 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.
Rudy Fernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from the Caliph. Those never looked like landing.
the Caliph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandez defends it nicely.
the Caliph throws a combination that misses
and Fernandez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
the Caliph dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on the Caliph's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez clinches up against the cage.
the Caliph is trying to force a seperation but Fernandez has the dominant position.
Fernandez lands an elbow inside that the Caliph shrugs off.
It looks like Georg the Caliph has been cut.
Fernandez avoiding damage.
Fernandez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
the Caliph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Fernandez.
Fernandez with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fernandez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dace Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dace Killian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dace Killian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Valquez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killian has a takedown stuffed.
Killian misses with a body shot
and Valquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killian staying out of range there.
Killian misses with a combination
letting Valquez counter with a right hand.
Dace Killian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valquez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Killian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Killian.
Killian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killian throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Killian misses with a wild body shot.
Killian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valquez.
Valquez checks a leg kick.
Ed Valquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valquez misses with a body shot.
Killian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valquez.
Killian gets a clinch.
Killian working Valquez over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Valquez.
Killian is trying to trip Valquez. He has hold of a leg but Valquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Killian persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valquez wants to stand up but Killian is controlling him.
Killian content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killian advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Killian.
Valquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valquez is trying to control. Killian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killian trying to hold on to Valquez's head to control him but Valquez postures up.
Valquez prevents Killian from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killian trying to get back to full guard but Valquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Killian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Valquez prevents Killian from improving his position.
Killian is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valquez in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valquez tries to stand and escape but Killian is controlling the position.
Killian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valquez wants to stand but Killian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killian is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Killian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valquez.
Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killian lands with a nice body punch.
Killian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Killian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Killian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Killian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valquez is keeping the position for now.
Killian trying to control but Valquez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Valquez.
Valquez wants to hit a switch here but Killian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valquez there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valquez wants to get back to his feet.
Valquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Killian has a good base and remains in mount.
Killian manages to capitalize on a mistake by Valquez to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Killian controlling the positon.
Killian lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killian doesn't have the hooks in and Valquez manages to turn into his guard.
Valquez wants to get up but he can't break Killian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Killian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killian's guard.
Killian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Killian working Valquez over with strikes here.
It looks like Ed Valquez has been cut.
Killian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killian prevents Valquez from getting the reversal.
Killian looking to control but Valquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dace Killian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killian controlling the pace for now.
Killian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valquez looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killian controlling his opponent.
Valquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian trying to control the pace.
Valquez is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killian is keen to just control but Valquez is a slippery customer.
Killian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valquez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Killian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Valquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Killian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valquez scores with a nice body kick.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killian somewhat.
Killian is looking to wear down Valquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses.
Valquez avoids the head kick by Killian.
Killian throws a right hand that Valquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valquez also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dace Killian is winning the standup battle so far.
Valquez throws a head kick that misses.
Valquez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killian.
Killian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Valquez misses.
Killian shoots in for a double leg but Valquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killian moves into the clinch.
Valquez tries to land a knee to the head but Killian blocks with his arms.
Killian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ed Valquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valquez misses with a knee to the head.
Valquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Killian looking to throw knees to the head but Valquez is blocking nicely.
Valquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killian has Valquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dace Killian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valquez trying to stall but Killian improves his position.
Killian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valquez missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Killian avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez lands a left hand.
Valquez throws a head punch that misses.
Valquez lands with a right to the head.
Valquez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valquez tries a knee to the head but Killian blocks it.
Valquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valquez misses with a knee strike.
Valquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killian slows down the pace here.
Valquez looking to stall.
Killian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valquez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Valquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killian lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Killian.
Valquez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valquez throws a head punch that misses.
Killian tries to land a knee to the head but Valquez blocks with his arms.
Valquez misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killian.
Valquez lands a knee to the head.
Dace Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killian wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Valquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killian 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dace Killian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mcgee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane. Pound Mcgee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan David's chin.
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180 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pound Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan David!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a head kick that Mcgee semi-blocks.
Mcgee misses the body punch
and David counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcgee takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee tries to move into range but David moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but David bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pound Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses the shot to the body.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee 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.
David lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgee at a distance.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcgee rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcgee defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David slips a jab from Mcgee.
David misses the body punch
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
Mcgee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
David staying out of range there.
David throws a head kick but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
A big right from David misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David throws a hook but Mcgee avoids it easily.
David defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
David with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcgee slips a jab from David.
David misses with an uppercut.
David lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgee stalks David and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into David's face. David staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Jan David has been cut.
Mcgee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgee throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcgee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws out a loose jab but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
Mcgee misses the jab.
Mcgee defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.
Mcgee misses with a body punch
and David counters with a thumping low kick.
David lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgee's head.
David's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcgee under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Mcgee. Beautiful body shot.
David thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
David waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
David scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
David takes a body punch but keeps moving.
David lands with a cross.
David staying out of range there.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee slips a jab from David.
David throws a head kick but Mcgee moves out of range.
David throws a jab when Mcgee was well out of range.
David jabs Mcgee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcgee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan David will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jan David's cut.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from David.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
David throws out a loose jab but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee scores with a jab. David acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgee misses the body punch
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David shoots for a takedown but Mcgee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcgee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from David.
Mcgee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throws an off balance right hand
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcgee tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgee lands a right hook to the body.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pound Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Mcgee both land. Nice combination.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
David slips under a jab from Mcgee.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
David slips under a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee swings for the body but David moves out of range.
David swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
David lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
David moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mcgee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
David connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mcgee momentarily.
David looks to land a right hand but Mcgee moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee moves out of range as David strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mcgee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces David back to the cage. Mcgee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcgee thows a body shot but no joy.
David throws a series of punches but Mcgee avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Mcgee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcgee misses with a low kick.
Mcgee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David blocks a jab.
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice straight punches there by Mcgee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David's corner calls for a 1-2. David obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mcgee throws out a powerful jab.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pound Mcgee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan David's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee moves away from the strike by David.
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Nice body punch from David.
David throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a two punch combination.
David shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcgee takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from David there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
David throws a body punch but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from David.
David takes one on the button.
David scores with a hook.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Mcgee blocks a leg kick.
David lands with a shot to the body.
David moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
David thows a body shot but no joy.
David with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David blocks a jab.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
Mcgee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgee slips a jab from David.
A big right from David misses.
Mcgee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
David works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
David cracks Mcgee with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by David.
David slips a jab from Mcgee.
David connects with the punch.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
David shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgee but Mcgee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgee moves out of range as David strikes.
David slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgee's head.
Mcgee misses with a right hand
and David counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee throws out a powerful jab.
Mcgee misses with a straight right.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David throws a head kick that Mcgee semi-blocks.
Mcgee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by David.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well David has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan David!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild has chosen The Light as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Hicks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild throws out a powerful jab.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. Hicks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rothschild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks tries to circle away but Rothschild has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
Rothschild lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicks.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Rothschild avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rothschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rothschild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Rothschild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Rothschild blocking some punches.
Rothschild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickss head.
Rothschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Hicks in his tracks for a moment.
Rothschild is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rothschild pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Rothschild.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards.
Hicks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Hicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rothschild lands a left hand.
Hicks looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Hicks trying to stall but Rothschild improves his position.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rothschild has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
It looks like Dwayne Hicks has been cut.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hicks blocks it with crossed arms.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks tries to circle away but Rothschild has him pinned against the cage.
Hicks is trying to push Rothschild away but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks trying to stall but Rothschild improves his position.
Rothschild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rothschild blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Hicks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hicks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hicks throws an elbow that misses.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rothschild.
Rothschild is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Hicks stalling in the clinch but Rothschild improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rothschild.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rothschild's elbow.
Rothschild gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Rothschild on the inside.
Rothschild digs a right hand underneath Hicks's ribcage. Hicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
Hicks stalling in the clinch but Rothschild improves position.
Rothschild lands an uppercut.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks tries to work over Rothschild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Rothschild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothschild throws a combination. Hicks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hicks throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Rothschild is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Hicks checks it.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Rothschild.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hicks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rothschild scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rothschild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hicks momentarily.
Rothschild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
Rothschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hicks at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rothschild. That's going to slow Hicks down.
Rothschild throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rothschild scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothschild shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hicks eats them both and turns towards Rothschild to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rothschild keeps Hicks at a distance using the push kick.
Rothschild lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rothschild throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothschild.
Rothschild dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!
Hicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Hicks keeps the fight on the outside.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks is looking to score with low kicks.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild thuds his shin into the meat of Hicks's side.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild drives through and clinches with Hicks against the cage.
Hicks looking to stall.
Rothschild lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rothschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rothschild is working Hicks over against the cage.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a nice uppercut.
Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rothschild as the two fighters clinch.
Hicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rothschild digs a right hand into Hicks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hicks's gas tank.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rothschild as Hicks tries to tie him up.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside that Hicks shrugs off.
Rothschild is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rothschild lands a good knee to the midsection. Hicks won't want to take too many of those.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild lands a good knee to the midsection. Hicks won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head.
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rothschild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rothschild lands with a left to the head.
Rothschild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow.
Rothschild stops a takedown attempt from Hicks.
Rothschild lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rothschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rothschild scores with a hook to the body.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rothschild presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rothschild chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rothschild dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Rothschild moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Rothschild.
Rothschild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rothschild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild lands a nice uppercut.
Rothschild lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rothschild pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Rothschild controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Rothschild.
Hicks tries to stall but Rothschild uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicks blocks a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hicks's elbow.
Hicks working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rothschild.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rothschild.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Rothschild.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rothschild lands a good knee to the midsection. Hicks won't want to take too many of those.
Rothschild blocking some punches.
Rothschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Rothschild.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicks controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Hicks.
Rothschild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hicks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rothschild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rothschild is leaning against Hicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Rothschild lands with a left to the head.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rothschild - that landed with a thud.
Rothschild lands with a left to the head.
Rothschild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dwayne Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hicks is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a shot to the body.
Rothschild lands an uppercut.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rothschild scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks seems to have got his legs back now.
Rothschild lands an uppercut.
Rothschild digs a right hand underneath Hicks's ribcage. Hicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rothschild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hicks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Hicks in his tracks for a moment.
Rothschild lands with a light punch inside.
Hicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothschild.
Rothschild lands with a right to the head.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Rothschild controls his hands.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hicks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rothschild lands a body punch.
Rothschild is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rothschild is working Hicks over against the cage.
Rothschild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hicks or not.
Hicks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rothschild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rothschild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hicks or not.
Rothschild works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rothschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rothschild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Rothschild.
Hicks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bancroft Rothschild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rothschild.
Still in the clinch, Rothschild scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bancroft Rothschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rothschild 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi's entrance music is Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinatra.
Sinatra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinatra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gusi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sinatra is keeping the position for now.
Sinatra is trying to control the position but Gusi postures up.
Gusi throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gusi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sinatra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Sinatra keeps moving.
Sinatra is trying to keep Gusi in close.
Sinatra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinatra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusi defends it easily.
Gusi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Sinatra keeps moving.
Sinatra working a defensive guard here.
Gusi looking to pass the guard.
Gusi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra controls Gusi momentarily but Gusi frees himself.
Gusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinatra is retaining full guard.
Sinatra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sinatra is trying to control the action in half guard but Gusi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gusi trying to hold on to Sinatra's head to control him but Sinatra postures up.
Gusi moves into full guard.
Gusi keeping full guard, as Sinatra tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sinatra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gusi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sinatra off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Gusi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gusi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sinatra has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sinatra avoids the strikes from Gusi.
Gusi is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gusi gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gusi gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gusi apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra missing with a left hand there. Gusi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sinatra avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinatra shoots in looking for a takedown. Gusi tries to sprawl out of it but Sinatra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gusi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sinatra misses with a left hand
and Gusi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sinatra!
Gusi misses with a head shot.
Sinatra tries to lock up and control but Gusi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gusi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gusi looking to finish Sinatra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sinatra!
Gusi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sinatra hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sinatra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gusi prevents Sinatra from getting the reversal.
Gusi unloads with some shots from mount but Sinatra bucks and avoids them well.
Gusi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sinatra is squirming around, avoiding Gusi's attempts to control the action.
Sinatra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sinatra trying to control but Gusi postures up.
Gusi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sasa Gusi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sinatra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinatra is adopting a defensive guard.
Sinatra keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully.
Gusi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi preventing the sweep.
Sinatra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusi.
Sinatra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gusi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gusi throwing strikes from guard but Sinatra blocks nicely.
Gusi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sinatra wants to sweep but no luck.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinatra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinatra trying to keep a closed guard but Gusi is proving a slippery customer.
Gusi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra wants to sweep here but Gusi controlling him for the moment.
Gusi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sinatra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gusi, into his guard.
Gusi trying to keep a closed guard but Sinatra is proving a slippery customer.
Gusi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sinatra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi keeping full guard, as Sinatra tries to pass.
Gusi has control of Sinatra's left arm, preventing Sinatra from doing any damage.
Gusi keeping moving, preventing Sinatra from controlling successfully.
Gusi controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sasa Gusi just wasn't active enough.
Sinatra slaps away a takedown attempt from Gusi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gusi wants to clinch up but Sinatra keeps it at a distance.
Sinatra has a takedown stuffed.
Gusi shoots for a takedown but Sinatra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinatra swings for the body but Gusi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusi looking to score a takedown here. Sinatra is defending well but Gusi drives through and ends up in Sinatra's guard.
Sinatra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinatra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi being controlled here momentarily.
Sinatra has momentary wrist control but Gusi slips an elbow through the middle.
Sinatra pulls Gusi in close to prevent any damage.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinatra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusi lands a couple of elbows.
Gusi is working Sinatra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gusi thows a big elbow that misses.
Frank Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sinatra keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully.
Sinatra trying to control the position.
Sinatra is adopting a defensive guard.
Gusi trying to control but Sinatra is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gusi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sinatra has hold of Gusi's hands but Gusi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sinatra trying to control here.
Sinatra wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Gusi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gusi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sinatra wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusi is looking to take a break and control but Sinatra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gusi wants to free his trapped foot but Sinatra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gusi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gusi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sinatra has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinatra is not content to let Gusi control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Gusi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Gusi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denke comes into the arena with Runnin With The Devil blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Denke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke rushes Uniao and presses him up against the cage.
Denke blocks a body shot from Uniao.
Denke misses with some punches.
Uniao misses with a punch to the body.
Uniao blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uniao backwards.
Denke trying to land knees to the body.
Uniao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denke blocks a body shot from Uniao.
Denke lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Uniao throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Uniao has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
Uniao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Uniao.
Uniao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Denke lands a right hand.
Uniao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Denke thows a body shot but no joy.
Uniao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Denke misses.
Uniao takes one to the chin there.
Uniao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Uniao's hands.
Denke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uniao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uniao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Uniao slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke moves out of range as Uniao strikes.
Uniao blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denke throws a solid leg kick but Uniao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denke.
An inside leg kick lands from Denke.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uniao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke.
Denke lands with a straight right. Uniao didn't see that one coming.
Uniao avoids the body shot from Denke.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke takes a swing at Uniao's ribcage but misses.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Uniao slips a straight right by Denke.
Denke misses with a right hand
and Uniao counters with a left to the body.
Denke throws a leg kick but Uniao moved away.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Uniao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uniao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Denke sprawls well. Denke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uniao gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Uniao.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Uniao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denke throws a hook but Uniao blocks it.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Uniao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Denke keeping full guard, as Uniao tries to pass.
Uniao postures up in Denke's guard and throws a big left but Denke blocks it.
Uniao postures up.
Denke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uniao tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke looking for a guillotine here but Uniao defends easily.
Uniao passes into half guard.
Denke tries to get to full guard but Uniao has control of the leg.
Uniao throwing shots but Denke is blocking nicely.
Denke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uniao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uniao's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uniao takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Uniao defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao is in bad spot here.
Uniao is keeping busy.
Uniao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denke misses with an elbow to the head.
Uniao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uniao finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Uniao regains half guard.
Denke lands with a punch from half guard.
Denke working the head and body with strikes.
Denke working Uniao over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke thows a huge punch but Uniao dodges it nicely.
Denke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Denke prevents Uniao from improving his position.
Denke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uniao wants to improve his position but Denke is controlling well.
Denke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uniao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uniao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denke.
Karl Denke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uniao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denke throws a strike but Uniao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uniao is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uniao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Uniao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uniao trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denke wants to hit a switch here but Uniao passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denke there!
Uniao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uniao shoots in looking for a takedown. Denke tries to sprawl out of it but Uniao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Denke.
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denke clinches up with Uniao and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Denke.
Denke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uniao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Denke.
Uniao swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uniao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke prevents a body shot from Uniao.
Denke tries to work over Uniao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Uniao throws a head punch that misses.
Denke digs a right hand underneath Uniao's ribcage. Uniao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uniao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke gets underhooks to prevent Uniao's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Denke.
Uniao throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uniao.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Denke.
Denke gets underhooks to prevent Uniao's takedown attempt.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Uniao.
Uniao tries a body shot but Denke blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke looking to throw knees to the head but Uniao is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uniao wants a takedown but no success here.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke gets through Uniao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Denke - that landed with a thud.
Uniao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Uniao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uniao has hold of one of Denke's legs. Denke is fighting the takedown attempt but Uniao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Denke is trying to keep Uniao in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uniao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uniao stands and throws Denke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uniao looks up at the clock and then as Denke takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Uniao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uniao working the head and body with strikes.
Denke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Denke is trying to stand back up but Uniao is controlling him
Uniao winds up and cracks Denke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nova Uniao just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uniao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denke tries to avoid it but Uniao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denke to the ground. Denke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uniao gets tackled into the cage by Denke. Denke maintains the clinch.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke struggles to land a body shot inside as Uniao controls his hands.
Denke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denke tries a knee to the head but Uniao blocks it.
Uniao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Denke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uniao needs to keep his hands up - Denke had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Uniao misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denke.
Uniao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Denke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uniao under the eye.
Denke throws a right hand that misses
and Uniao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Denke's guard now.
Denke working for a triangle but Uniao defends it easily.
Uniao trying to control but Denke is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Uniao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Uniao forces his way into half guard.
Uniao throws a strike but Denke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uniao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uniao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uniao trying to control the position from guard on top but Denke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uniao postures up and lands a big shot to Denke's brow.
Uniao postures up in Denke's guard and throws a big left but Denke blocks it.
Uniao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Uniao has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Uniao manages to pass to side control!
Uniao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Denke on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao just content to control the position.
Uniao gets to mount! Denke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Uniao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Denke is looking to get to half guard.
Uniao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uniao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Uniao dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uniao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uniao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uniao moves into the clinch.
Denke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uniao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Denke.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uniao managing to block the knees to the body from Denke.
Denke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Denke working aggressively here.
Denke tries to work over Uniao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uniao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Uniao.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Uniao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uniao swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uniao tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Uniao back against the cage.
Uniao can't get the takedown.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uniao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao tries to score a body lock takedown but Denke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Denke misses with a body punch.
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Denke.
Uniao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Uniao.
Uniao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Uniao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uniao backwards.
Uniao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uniao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uniao is rocked!
Denke prevents a body shot from Uniao.
Denke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uniao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Denke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Denke is pressed up against the cage. Uniao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denke down to the mat. Denke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denke misses with a low kick.
Denke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Denke as he connects with a hook.
Uniao is still on wobbly legs! Can Denke finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao blocks a head kick by Denke.
Uniao seems to have recovered his senses.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uniao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denke moves into range and clinches up with Uniao.
Denke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Denke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Denke with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Denke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Denke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
Karl Denke retains his middleweight title!
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