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MIFC Contenders 50 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crokopovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crokopovich sprawls well. Crokopovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Thomas.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crokopovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crokopovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crokopovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crokopovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crokopovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a strike but Crokopovich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas pulls Crokopovich in to control the position.
Crokopovich wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich preventing the sweep.
Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crokopovich stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crokopovich!
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Crokopovich drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crokopovich has control of an arm but Thomas manages to advance to Crokopovich's back!
Crokopovich manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Crokopovich.
Thomas stops Crokopovich from standing up.
Crokopovich has his feet on Thomas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirco Crokopovich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Crokopovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Crokopovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas moves to clinch but Crokopovich breaks away
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with a wild combination.
Thomas moves to clinch but Crokopovich breaks away
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas tries to clinch but Crokopovich moves away
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thomas closes the distance but Crokopovich moves to the side
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas is rocked!
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Thomas.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Crokopovich throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Crokopovich finish him?
Crokopovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crokopovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas wants to clinch but Crokopovich slips to the side
and Crokopovich counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Thomas to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Crokopovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mirco Crokopovich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz scores with a head kick.
Stann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stann scrambles back to his feet.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz throws the kick towards the body but Stann avoids it.
Stann misses with a left hand
and Luiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stann's knee momentarily.
Stann throws a lazy uppercut
and Luiz counters with a head kick. That will keep Stann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Luiz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stann counters with a shoot takedown. Luiz fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann stands and steps away. Luiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stann misses the body punch
and Luiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dan Stann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luiz as he jumps to the side.
Luiz throws a head kick but Stann moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luiz.
Stann throws a nice looking combination but Luiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stann misses with a left hand
and Luiz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is looking to clinch but Stann is avoiding it.
Luiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stann tries to break free but Luiz pushes him back against the cage.
Stann blocks an elbow strike from Luiz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luiz.
Stann takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Dan Stann has been cut.
Luiz misses with the head strike.
Stann blocks an elbow strike.
Stann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz trying to land knees to the body.
Stann avoids a wild elbow strike from Luiz.
Luiz lands an elbow just above Stann 's eye.
Stann blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luiz throws an elbow that misses.
Luiz lands with a right to the head.
Stann is trying to drag Luiz to the mat but Luiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Stann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luiz with a knee to the head.
Stann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stann looks gassed!
Luiz misses with a knee to the head.
Stann tries for a takedown but Luiz manages to get underhooks.
Luiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but Stann blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luiz.
Stann blocks an elbow strike.
Luiz misses with a knee strike.
Luiz misses with an elbow strike.
Stann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luiz has Stann pressed against the cage, preventing Stann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz landing knees to the body.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped Stann in his tracks for a moment.
Stann wants to break free but Luiz has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stann.
Luiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Stann misses with a takedown
and Luiz counters by moving into the clinch.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Stann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Stann is breathing heavily.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stann avoids it.
Luiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Luiz stops a takedown attempt from Stann.
Stann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stann takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stann's defenses.
Luiz misses with a knee to the head.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stann avoids it.
Luiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stann dodges an elbow strike from Luiz.
Stann is trying to drag Luiz to the mat but Luiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stann blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stann dodges an elbow strike from Luiz.
Stann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Luiz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stann blocks a head kick by Luiz.
Stann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stann.
Luiz clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped Stann in his tracks for a moment.
Luiz looking to throw knees to the head but Stann is blocking nicely.
Luiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stann blocks an elbow strike from Luiz.
Stann avoids the elbow strike from Luiz, against the cage.
Luiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Stann avoids the damage to the body.
Stann takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stann's brow.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that Stann shrugs off.
That has opened up Dan Stann's cut even more.
Luiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luiz has Stann pressed against the cage, preventing Stann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luiz throws an elbow but misses.
Stann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Stann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stann.
Stann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luiz misses with a knee to the head.
Luiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stann.
Luiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Luiz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stann throws a poor cross that misses
letting Luiz counter with a right hand.
Stann closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stann's brow.
Luiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Stann avoids the damage to the body.
Stann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stann avoids a wild elbow strike from Luiz.
Luiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Stann won't want to take too many of those.
Stann tries to break free but Luiz pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz landing knees to the body.
Luiz misses with an elbow strike.
Stann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz tries a knee to the head but Stann blocks it.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that Stann shrugs off.
Stann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stann working hard to break the clinch.
Luiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stann's efforts to push away.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Dan Stann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stann avoiding damage as Luiz throws knees to the body.
Stann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Stann drops his hands momentarily and Luiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Claudio Luiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stann.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Luiz throws a head kick that misses.
Stann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Stann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz lands a high kick!
Luiz is looking to clinch.
Stann circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throws a head kick but Stann moves out of range.
Luiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stann throws a series of punches but Luiz moves out of range.
Dan Stann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luiz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Claudio Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luiz misses with the combination.
Luiz throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann moves forwards but Luiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stann misses with a lunging right hand
and Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Dan Stann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luiz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luiz throws an elbow but misses.
Luiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luiz prevents Stann from breaking the clinch.
Luiz lands a knee to the body.
Luiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Claudio Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luiz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Luiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luiz, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Luiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bernardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andres Bernardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mars does no damage.
Bernardini misses with a combination
and Mars counters with a left and a right that stings Bernardini.
Bernardini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mars slips a jab and a cross from Bernardini.
Mars misses with an uppercut
and Bernardini counters with a one-two to the body.
Mars misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernardini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernardini drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bernardini as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mars screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bernardini! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andres Bernardini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eks Man!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man is taking a breather. Wesson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wesson blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Man thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Man controlling the pace for now.
Wesson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wesson thows a body shot but no joy.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wesson to the mat! Wesson manages to get full guard.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man stays in close to Wesson's body and controls the position.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eks Man hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Man misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a one two combo.
Wesson tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Wesson connects with a jab.
Wesson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Wesson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wesson looks to clinch
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.
Wesson looking to control.
Man trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wesson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wesson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Wesson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wesson scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a nice body shot.
Wesson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wesson throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wesson counters with a left to the body.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wesson!
A nice combination there by Wesson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Wesson tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson is not content to let Man control the position.
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Man is controlling him well.
Man wants to control but Wesson is keeping him busy.
Wesson is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Wesson is not content to let Man control the position.
Man controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eks Man.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wesson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Wesson which made him look bad.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man passes Wesson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Man trying to control from half guard but Wesson is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wesson wants to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is looking to get to half guard.
Man content just to control the position here.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesson is looking to escape.
Man throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man controlling from mount.
Man trying to control but Wesson is having none of it.
John Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Eks Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Wesson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesson, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Wesson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears's entrance music is Walk by Pantera. A fine choice. Mazaa Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mazaa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brashears's guard.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva with the ground and pound but Brashears uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brashears keeps moving.
Brashears avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brashears keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Brashears blocks nicely.
Brashears can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brashears blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Brashears is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brashears knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brashears defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brashears pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Brashears wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brashears is trying to buck Silva off.
Silva tries for a kimura but Brashears is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brashears knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brashears is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brashears is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Silva yanks on the arm and Brashears is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mazaa Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ej Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quick Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick Smalls is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quick Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resparzo pushes Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Resparzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smalls.
Smalls blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smalls throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Resparzo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smalls.
Smalls wants a takedown but no success here.
Resparzo presses Smalls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Resparzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Resparzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Resparzo catches Smalls right on the button with a cross.
Resparzo closes the distance and clinches.
Smalls takes a shot to the head.
Resparzo cracks Smalls with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smalls.
Smalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Resparzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ej Resparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quick Smalls.
Resparzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls tries to stall but Resparzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smalls is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Smalls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Resparzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Resparzo is leaning against Smalls and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Resparzo lands a left hand.
Resparzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Resparzo regains guard.
Smalls looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resparzo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls throws a strike but Resparzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smalls trying to control the position.
Resparzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Resparzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smalls looks to move to half guard but instead Resparzo has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Resparzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smalls tries to reverse the position but Resparzo maintains control.
Resparzo content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ej Resparzo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Resparzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smalls with a lazy takedown attempt
and Resparzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Resparzo stops a takedown attempt from Smalls.
Smalls looking for a takedown.
Resparzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Resparzo landing knees to the head.
Smalls goes for a takedown attempt but Resparzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smalls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Resparzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Smalls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Resparzo. Resparzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ej Resparzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resparzo works over Smalls's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Resparzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resparzo drives through and clinches with Smalls against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls tries to pull guard but Resparzo won't allow it.
Resparzo scores with a knee to the head.
Resparzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Resparzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smalls.
Smalls takes a knee right on the jaw!
Resparzo crunches a lovely knee into Smalls's ribcage.
Resparzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Resparzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Resparzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo with a knee to the head.
Resparzo lands a shot to the body.
Resparzo breaks from the clinch.
Smalls swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Resparzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Resparzo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a body shot.
Resparzo digs a good hook to Smalls's body.
Resparzo has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Resparzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Resparzo lands with a nice body kick.
Smalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Resparzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smalls's calf.
Resparzo clinches up with Smalls and pushes him back against the cage.
Resparzo breaks the clinch.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. Smalls looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smalls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smalls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Resparzo jabs at Smalls's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resparzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Resparzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smalls doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Resparzo both land. Nice combination.
Resparzo lands with a right hand.
Smalls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smalls is breathing heavily.
Resparzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Resparzo manages to break the clinch.
Smalls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smalls walks into a jab.
Resparzo thumps Smalls with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resparzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smalls has his takedown stuffed
and Resparzo counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Resparzo. That's going to slow Smalls down.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Resparzo circles away easily
and Resparzo moves into the clinch.
Resparzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalls's face.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Resparzo - that landed with a thud.
Resparzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Resparzo.
Resparzo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resparzo scores with a hook to the body.
Resparzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Resparzo lands a body shot.
Resparzo digs a right hand into Smalls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smalls's gas tank.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smalls takes a shot to the head.
Resparzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Resparzo thumps Smalls with a low kick.
Smalls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smalls's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smalls with a lazy takedown attempt
and Resparzo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ej Resparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quick Smalls.
Resparzo lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Smalls misses
and Resparzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smalls's knee momentarily.
Resparzo thumps Smalls with a low kick.
Resparzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ej Resparzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Resparzo scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls misses with a takedown attempt
and Resparzo counters by clinching up.
Resparzo digs a right hand underneath Smalls's ribcage. Smalls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Resparzo scores with a knee to the head.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smallss head.
Resparzo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Resparzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Smalls drops down looking for an ankle pick but Resparzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Resparzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Resparzo. Beautiful body shot.
Smalls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Resparzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Resparzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Resparzo is looking to wear down Smalls with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Resparzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smalls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Resparzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Resparzo thuds a left hand into Smalls's body.
Resparzo lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Resparzo coming out on top.
Resparzo throws a wild body kick that Smalls sees coming a mile off.
Resparzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smalls can do to turn this around?
Resparzo forces Smalls back against the cage and clinches.
Resparzo scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Resparzo.
Smalls is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Resparzo.
Resparzo manages to break the clinch.
Smalls on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalls takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Resparzo has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Resparzo lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smalls clinches up against the cage.
Resparzo gets underhooks to prevent Smalls's takedown attempt.
Resparzo breaks from the clinch.
Resparzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smalls was well out of range. Poor timing from Resparzo.
Resparzo connects with a jab.
Resparzo clinches with his opponent.
Resparzo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smalls lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands an uppercut.
Smalls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Resparzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smalls's face.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo lands with a light punch inside.
Ej Resparzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Resparzo with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Resparzo as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Resparzo lands a body shot.
Resparzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo breaks the clinch.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smalls gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resparzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ej Resparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quick Smalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Smalls needs to keep his hands up - Resparzo had a free shot at his head there.
Resparzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Resparzo closes the distance and clinches.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smalls can't get the takedown.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Resparzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Resparzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Resparzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Resparzo.
Smalls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Resparzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Resparzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Resparzo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Resparzo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Resparzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
Ej Resparzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo works on Smalls's body with a couple of short punches.
Smalls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resparzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smalls wants a takedown.
Smalls wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Resparzo.
Smalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Resparzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Resparzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Smalls won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Resparzo.
Resparzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smalls in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smalls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Resparzo cracks Smalls with a nice body shot.
Smalls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Resparzo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smalls changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Resparzo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo lands with a good body shot.
Resparzo jabs at Smalls's body.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smalls misses with a takedown
and Resparzo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Resparzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Resparzo scores with a hook to the body. Smalls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smalls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Resparzo.
Resparzo scores with a body shot.
Resparzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smalls, pushing him back against the cage.
Resparzo gets underhooks to prevent Smalls's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smalls.
Resparzo connects with a knee to the head.
Resparzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smalls or not.
Smalls drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Resparzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Resparzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
Smalls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Resparzo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smalls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resparzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smalls is trying to drag Resparzo to the mat but Resparzo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resparzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ej Resparzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Resparzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ej Resparzo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cro op (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Demon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Death Demon III looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Cro op!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Demon III!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon III tries for a takedown but Cro op circles away easily
and Demon III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cro op throws a nice looking combination but Demon III bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demon III takes one to the side of the head.
Demon III with a poor takedown
and Cro op counters with a stiff right hand.
Demon III looks gassed!
Cro op thuds his right hand into Demon III's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Demon III shoots and misses
and Cro op counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirko Cro op has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Demon III.
Demon III takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cro op scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cro op lands an overhand right.
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!
Cro op scores with a jab.
Cro op catches Demon III with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cro op lands a really nice looking cross but Demon III seems unphased.
Cro op is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro op dips to his left and cracks Demon III with an uppercut!
Cro op lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cro op throws a shot to the body.
Cro op thuds a left hand into Demon III's body.
Cro op lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Death Demon III has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cro op lands with a big left! Demon III is wobbled badly! Cro op comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Demon III to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Cro op!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Figueroa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride the Lighting. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Kang!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Kang pushes him off.
Kang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kang thows a leg kick but Figueroa checks it
and Figueroa counters with a good low kick that Kang was not able to check.
Kang looks to land a left hand but Figueroa moved out of range nicely.
Figueroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kang's sensitive parts.
Figueroa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Figueroa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Figueroa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Figueroa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kang throws an off balance right hand
and Figueroa counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Figueroa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang throws a lazy uppercut
and Figueroa counters with a leg kick.
Figueroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang misses with a left hand
and Figueroa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figueroa takes a swing at Kang's ribcage but misses.
Figueroa cracks the inside of Kang's front leg.
Figueroa throws a leg kick which misses Kang's front leg but catches the back leg as Kang tries to avoid it.
Figueroa ducks under a wild hook from Kang.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Figueroa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kang misses with a leg kick
and Figueroa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kang misses with an uppercut
and Figueroa counters with a big head kick but Kang shrugs it off.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Kang misses
and Figueroa counters with a good low kick that Kang was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Figueroa.
Kang looks gassed!
A shot to the body from Figueroa misses
and Kang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kang keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kang is able to avoid easily.
Kang throws an off balance right hand
and Figueroa counters with a nice body shot.
Kang throws a lazy uppercut
and Figueroa counters with a thumping low kick.
Kang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figueroa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Figueroa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Figueroa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figueroa thumps Kang with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Kang checks it.
Figueroa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Figueroa. Kang shrugs it off though.
Kang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figueroa. Figueroa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kang throws a body punch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa misses with a few strikes there.
Kang moves out of range as Figueroa throws a body kick.
Kang misses with a low kick.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Figueroa fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Figueroa moves into range and clinches up with Kang.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that Kang shrugs off.
It looks like Paulo Kang has been cut.
Kang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kang is looking to control Figueroa's arms but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kang has his back to the cage.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kang's defenses.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figueroa blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Figueroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Figueroa.
Kang takes an elbow to the temple.
Kang looking to stall.
Figueroa lands an elbow inside that Kang shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Kang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kang is trying to maintain a safe position but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns Kang into the cage.
Figueroa stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Figueroa obliges.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Kang tries to stall but Figueroa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Figueroa lands with a left to the head.
Figueroa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kang avoids it.
Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Figueroa.
Figueroa missing with knees to the body.
Kang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kang up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kang avoiding damage as Figueroa throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Kang is looking to control Figueroa's arms but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kang has his back to the cage.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kang blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Kang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kang stalling against the cage.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueroa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Figueroa.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kang avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Figueroa.
Kang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figueroa.
Figueroa is looking to wear down Kang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Figueroa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Kang misses.
Figueroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Kang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Figueroa 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.
Figueroa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kang misses with a hook
and Figueroa counters with an inside leg kick.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Kang moves out of range.
Kang blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa lands a leg kick that knocks Kang off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Figueroa is predictable there
and Kang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is looking to chop away at Kang's legs.
A low kick from Kang is predictable there
and Figueroa counters with an inside leg kick.
Figueroa cracks the inside of Kang's front leg.
Kang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Figueroa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figueroa. Kang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figueroa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Figueroa stuns Kang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang swings widly with a right hand
and Figueroa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Figueroa swings for the body but Kang moves out of range.
Figueroa lands a leg kick that knocks Kang off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Figueroa.
Kang throws a right hand that misses
and Figueroa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Figueroa connects with a single shot there.
Kang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa lands a head kick!
Kang is rocked!
Figueroa thumps Kang with a low kick.
Paulo Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Kang blocks the low kick.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figueroa connects with a looping right hand.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kang moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick.
Kang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kang blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Kim Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kang misses with a lunging right hand
and Figueroa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kang is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figueroa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kang seems to have recovered his senses.
Kang misses with a right hand
and Figueroa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kang's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figueroa 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 Stewart Dunkirk 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... Kim Figueroa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez has chosen DMX- We go hard as his entrance music. Ari Velazquez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Pan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velazquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pan.
Pan throwing shots but Velazquez is blocking nicely.
Velazquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pan trying to control the pace.
Pan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan with the ground and pound but Velazquez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pan throwing strikes but missing.
Pan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Velazquez dives on top into guard.
Pan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pan tries to get out of the position.
Pan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Velazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pan is looking to stand back up but Velazquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pan.
Pan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pan looking for a guillotine here but Velazquez defends easily.
Velazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
Pan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan kicks Velazquez off and gets to his feet.
Velazquez throws an overhand right that lands on Pan's shoulder, as Pan tries to avoid the shot.
Velazquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velazquez did well to prevent Pan getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velazquez gets back to full guard.
Pan looking to pass the guard.
Pan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Velazquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pan has Velazquez in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan pulls Velazquez in to control the position.
Velazquez preventing the sweep.
Pan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pan, not yet.
Pan is looking to stand up but Velazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Pan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velazquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pan at a distance.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Pan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velazquez throws a combination. Pan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Peter Pan has been cut.
Pan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velazquez's head.
Velazquez trying to control but Pan postures up.
Pan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pan working over Velazquez with some ground and pound. Velazquez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pan throwing shots but Velazquez is blocking nicely.
Velazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pan.
Pan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan trying to control from half guard but Velazquez is working away.
Pan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velazquez trying to control but Pan postures up.
Pan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pan prevents Velazquez from improving his position.
Pan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pan 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.
Pan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pan.
Pan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velazquez defends it well.
Pan is nestled in close to Velazquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pan is just content to waste time from the top position. Velazquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is trying to control the position but Pan postures up.
Pan throws a big right hand that misses.
Velazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pan.
Velazquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pan looking to sit in guard and control but Velazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Velazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Velazquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Pan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Velazquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pan lands in his opponent's guard.
Velazquez keeping moving, preventing Pan from controlling successfully.
Velazquez working a defensive guard here.
Pan stopping the sweep attempt from Velazquez.
Velazquez controls Pan momentarily but Pan frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pan trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pan fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velazquez, as that shot connected.
Peter Pan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pan shoots in and drives through. Velazquez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velazquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body punch from Velazquez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Velazquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands.
Velazquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velazquez sizes up Pan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velazquez jabs Pan right on the nose. Pan blinks but takes it well.
Pan is rocked!
Velazquez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pan sprawling to the canvas! Pan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Velazquez finish him?!
Oh Pan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan glances at the clock... BAM! Velazquez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Velazquez!
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