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EFC 59: TANGLED PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tentotlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tentotlon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tentotlon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hernandez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tentotlon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tentotlon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Tentotlon.
Tentotlon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
Tentotlon looks to throw a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Tentotlon fights it but they end up in guard.
Tentotlon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to stand but Tentotlon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hernandez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Tentotlon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentotlon seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Tentotlon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Tentotlon, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Tentotlon against the cage but Tentotlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Tentotlon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hernandez misses with a head shot.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hernandez looking for a guillotine from mount but Tentotlon is having none of it.
Hernandez controlling the position easily from mount.
Tentotlon tries to hold on but Hernandez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentotlon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Tentotlon bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tentotlon tries to control Hernandez's body but Hernandez pushes him off. Tentotlon squirms to his side and now Hernandez has his back!
Hernandez keeps control of the position easily here as Tentotlon tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez dominated that round.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hernandez thuds his shin into the meat of Tentotlon's side.
Tentotlon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Tentotlon didn't expect that.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Tentotlon won't let him.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gilbert Hernandez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Tentotlon defends it.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Tentotlon won't allow Hernandez to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tentotlon wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Tentotlon misses with a few strikes there.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilbert Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Hernandez seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Tentotlon is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Gilbert Hernandez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tentotlon pinned against the cage. Tentotlon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tentotlon throws a combination. Hernandez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tentotlon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tentotlon throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Tentotlon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
Tentotlon throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it.
Tentotlon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Tentotlon does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Tentotlon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tentotlon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning.
Tentotlon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez trying to control but Tentotlon is working from the bottom.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tentotlon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tentotlon wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Jake Tentotlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tentotlon tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Tentotlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tentotlon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control but Tentotlon is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Tentotlon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tentotlon tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tentotlon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Tentotlon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tentotlon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tentotlon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jake Tentotlon has been cut.
Tentotlon misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tentotlon.
Gilbert Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tentotlon does no damage.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Tentotlon, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Tentotlon against the cage but Tentotlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez scores with a head kick.
Tentotlon is rocked!
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tentotlon is still in real trouble! Can Hernandez finish him?
You can see the frustration on Tentotlon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hernandez 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Trenedad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Portage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Trenedad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Portage!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portage ducks under a wild hook from Trenedad.
Portage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Portage moves out of range of the strikes.
Trenedad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Portage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trenedad throws an off balance right hand
and Portage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Portage stalling.
Portage tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Trenedad is not content to let Portage control the position.
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.
Portage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Portage hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Portage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Trenedad misses.
Trenedad lands with an overhand left.
Portage takes one to the side of the head.
Trenedad cracks Portage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Portage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trenedad moves into the clinch.
Trenedad stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Portage just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trenedad's brow.
Portage working hard to break the clinch.
Portage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trenedad smiles and moves away.
John Trenedad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenedad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trenedad forces Portage back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trenedad.
Portage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trenedad is pressed up against the cage. Portage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trenedad down to the mat. Trenedad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Trenedad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Portage.
Trenedad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Portage has time to react.
Trenedad tests Portage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trenedad connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Portage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Portage.
Trenedad leaves Portage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trenedad throws a looping overhand right but Portage ducks down to avoid it.
Trenedad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trenedad scores with a decent looking hook.
Trenedad slips a jab and a cross from Portage.
Trenedad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Portage counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Portage looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trenedad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trenedad!
Portage scores a takedown into full mount!
Trenedad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trenedad trying to control but Portage postures up.
Portage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trenedad defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trenedad is trying to control but can't.
Trenedad wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trenedad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Portage pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Portage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trenedad cracks Portage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trenedad thuds a left hand into Portage's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Portage is defended easily by Trenedad.
Trenedad lands with an uppercut that bounces Portage off the cage and back into rage.
Portage walks into a stiff left hand from Trenedad.
Trenedad swinging wildly here.
Portage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trenedad throws a jab when Portage was well out of range.
Trenedad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trenedad lands with a cross.
Trenedad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trenedad moves into the clinch.
Trenedad drags the fight down to the ground.
Trenedad wants to sweep but no luck.
Portage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trenedad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Portage, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portage wants to stand up but Trenedad is controlling him.
Trenedad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Portage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trenedad passes Portage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Portage is defending against the submission attempts here by Trenedad.
Trenedad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Portage wants to control but Trenedad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portage manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Portage doesn't manage to clinch there - Trenedad circles away.
Trenedad throws a one two combo.
Trenedad throws a jab when Portage was well out of range.
Trenedad misses the shot to the body.
Trenedad rushes Portage and presses him up against the cage.
Trenedad lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trenedad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trenedad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Portage has a couple of punches blocked by Trenedad.
Portage is trying to break the clinch but Trenedad is controlling him.
Portage is looking to break free of the clinch but Trenedad has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenedad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portage tries to pull guard but Trenedad holds him up against the cage and eventually Portage drops back down to his feet.
Trenedad has a couple of punches blocked by Portage.
Trenedad pushes Portage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portage tries to pull guard but Trenedad holds him up against the cage and eventually Portage drops back down to his feet.
John Trenedad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Portage.
Portage wants to get back to striking at distance but Trenedad won't allow it.
Portage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trenedad stalls.
Portage tries to stall but Trenedad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trenedad scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Justin Portage has been cut.
Portage tries to stall but Trenedad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Portage is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portage.
Portage fails to pull guard.
Trenedad scores with a shoulder strike.
Portage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Trenedad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Portage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Trenedad digs a good body shot into Portage's ribs.
Trenedad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trenedad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trenedad scores with a hook to the body. Portage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trenedad connects with the punch.
John Trenedad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenedad throws a shot from downtown. Portage moves away and avoids it.
Trenedad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
John Trenedad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portage tries to close the distance and clinch but Trenedad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Portage.
Trenedad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Portage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trenedad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Portage.
Trenedad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Portage!
Portage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portage tries to hold on but Trenedad pushes him away.
Portage prevents Trenedad from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trenedad looking to secure an arm triangle but Portage defends it well.
Trenedad looking to secure an arm triangle but Portage defends it well.
Trenedad moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portage is in bad spot here.
Portage defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trenedad's arms.
Portage wants to control his opponent's hands but Trenedad gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portage tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trenedad looking for the choke but no joy.
Justin Portage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Portage tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Trenedad has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Portage is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Trenedad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Calloway trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Calloway advances to full mount.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Calloway maintains control.
Jackson wants to control but Calloway is having none of it.
Calloway controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Calloway punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two 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.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Calloway avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calloway wants to control but instead Jackson manages to regain half guard.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calloway ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Calloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calloway tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Calloway tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson pulls Calloway into guard.
Calloway pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson tries to kick Calloway off but Calloway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calloway trying to control from Jackson's half guard. Jackson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Calloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calloway throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calloway's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Calloway slips the punch.
Calloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Calloway punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Calloway sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Calloway throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Calloway tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson wants to hold on but Calloway pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calloway goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Calloway's guard.
Calloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Calloway, not yet.
Calloway trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson stands and steps away. Calloway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Calloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Calloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
so Calloway counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Calloway from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Calloway tries to pass.
Calloway trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mark Calloway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calloway shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calloway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chris Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Calloway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Calloway to the mat.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calloway is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Calloway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Calloway passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calloway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calloway slips under a jab.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calloway blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Calloway on that attempt.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calloways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Calloway moves out of range.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calloway counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Calloway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Calloway gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Calloway moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calloway gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway can't get the takedown.
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Calloway wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Calloway tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calloway throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Calloway keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Calloway throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson stops Calloway from standing up.
Calloway pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Calloway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Calloway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calloway backwards.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway fails to pull guard.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson pulls Calloway into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Ryder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kostya Tszyu's chin.
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26
169 lbs
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161 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryder misses with a takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryder with a poor takedown
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tszyu quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder is looking to pass Tszyu's guard but actually Tszyu recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu pulls Ryder in to control the position.
Tszyu has his feet on Ryder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ryder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder tries for a takedown but Tszyu circles away easily
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Ryder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryder is rocked!
Ryder ducks into an uppercut from Tszyu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (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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192 lbs
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219 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortizzz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortizzz avoids the attempt from Killsbrough to control.
Killsbrough holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ortizzz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Killsbrough suckers Ortizzz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Killsbrough is now in Ortizzz's guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortizzz wants to improve his position but instead Killsbrough has moved into half guard.
Ortizzz tries to get to full guard but Killsbrough has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough decides to return to a standing position.
Ortizzz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortizzz has his takedown stuffed
and Killsbrough counters with a straight right hand.
Ortizzz misses with a takedown attempt
and Killsbrough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortizzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killsbrough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyler Killsbrough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz shoots in and gets a takedown into Killsbrough's guard.
Ortizzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortizzz wants to pass the guard but Killsbrough is keeping the position.
Ortizzz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Killsbrough avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortizzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killsbrough wants to stand and escape but Ortizzz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortizzz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortizzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortizzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Killsbrough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortizzz wants to pass the guard but Killsbrough is keeping the position.
Ortizzz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Killsbrough manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Killsbrough won't allow Ortizzz to sweep him here.
Ortizzz looking for a guillotine here but Killsbrough defends easily.
Ortizzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortizzz, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killsbrough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortizzz.
Killsbrough slips a straight right by Ortizzz.
Ortizzz throws out a loose jab but Killsbrough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Killsbrough as Ortizzz shoots in.
Ortizzz with a poor takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a head kick.
Tyler Killsbrough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
Killsbrough throws a series of punches but Ortizzz avoids them all with ease.
Ortizzz misses with a takedown attempt
and Killsbrough counters with a straight right hand.
Killsbrough cracks Ortizzz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Titou Ortizzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortizzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a left to the body.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick and Ortizzz moves out of range easily.
Ortizzz shoots in looking for a takedown. Killsbrough tries to sprawl out of it but Ortizzz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killsbrough manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killsbrough stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killsbrough wants it to stay on the feet.
Killsbrough looks to land a right hand but Ortizzz moved out of range.
Ortizzz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killsbrough swivels and escapes.
Ortizzz tries for a takedown but Killsbrough sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortizzz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killsbrough counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortizzz is breathing heavily.
Ortizzz has his takedown stuffed
and Killsbrough counters with a series of strikes. Ortizzz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Killsbrough with a hook.
Killsbrough connects with a body shot that sends Ortizzz's belly button to the back.
Killsbrough cracks Ortizzz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killsbrough as he jumps to the side.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Killsbrough here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ortizzz shoots and misses
and Killsbrough counters with a left to the body.
Killsbrough throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortizzz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortizzz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortizzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killsbrough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortizzz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortizzz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killsbrough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killsbrough lands with an overhand left.
Killsbrough misses with a looping left.
Ortizzz moves out of range as Killsbrough strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortizzz is defended easily by Killsbrough.
Ortizzz fails with the takedown
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killsbrough cracks the inside of Ortizzz's front leg.
Ortizzz misses with a takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a body kick that stops Ortizzz in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killsbrough throws a big shot that misses.
Ortizzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killsbrough counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Killsbrough.
Ortizzz misses with a takedown
and Killsbrough makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Killsbrough.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortizzz misses with a right hand
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortizzz shoots in for a takedown but Killsbrough shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ortizzz misses with a takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortizzz thinking.
Ortizzz dives in and grabs Killsbrough's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killsbrough pushes down on Ortizzz's head and hops out.
Ortizzz fails with the takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a low kick, right behind Ortizzz 's knee.
Tyler Killsbrough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titou Ortizzz.
Sloppy strikes from Killsbrough. Those never looked like landing.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsbrough moves away from the strike by Ortizzz.
Ortizzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortizzz shoots and misses
and Killsbrough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killsbrough stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortizzz. Ortizzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortizzz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killsbrough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortizzz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortizzz looks for a takedown but Killsbrough sprawls well.
Ortizzz has his takedown stuffed
and Killsbrough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killsbrough's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Killsbrough duly obliges.
Ortizzz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killsbrough counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ortizzz's knee momentarily.
Ortizzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough lands a slapping body shot.
Ortizzz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortizzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killsbrough scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortizzz should have avoided that one.
Killsbrough lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortizzz shoots for a takedown but Killsbrough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortizzz shoots and misses
and Killsbrough counters with a stiff right hand.
Killsbrough connects with a high kick.
Ortizzz tries to move into range but Killsbrough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Killsbrough misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortizzz is defended easily by Killsbrough.
Ortizzz fails with the takedown
and Killsbrough counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killsbrough tries a head kick but it misses.
Killsbrough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Killsbrough misses.
Tyler Killsbrough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortizzz slips under a jab.
Ortizzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killsbrough lands with a good body shot.
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.
Ortizzz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killsbrough counters with a good, hard body kick but Ortizzz shrugs it off.
Killsbrough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortizzz has his takedown stuffed
and Killsbrough counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ortizzz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Killsbrough lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortizzz shoots in for a double leg but Killsbrough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortizzz shoots in looking for a takedown but Killsbrough manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortizzz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Killsbrough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Titou Ortizzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killsbrough jabs Ortizzz right on the nose. Ortizzz blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Killsbrough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killsbrough, 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 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremy Welch was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
187 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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177 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Welch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Maine misses
and Maine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Welch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Welch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maine scores with a spinning back kick!
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maine as he avoids it easily.
Welch throws a low kick, looking for Maine's leg but Maine calmly moves out of range.
Maine tries a head kick but it misses.
Maine throws a body kick that misses.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maine sprawls well. Maine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Christopher Maine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Welch.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Maine blocks the leg kick.
Welch fails with the takedown.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Maine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Welch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Welch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maine delivers a nice body kick.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maine lands a front kick.
Welch feints and as Maine raises his hands in defense, Welch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maine pushes Welch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
Welch throws a hook but Maine blocks it.
Maine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maine is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maine did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
Welch looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maine manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine pulls Welch in close to his closed guard and prevents Welch from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch tries to stand but Maine is controlling from the bottom.
Welch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christopher Maine just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Maine.
Welch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maine can pounce on him.
Welch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maine.
Maine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welch's calf.
Welch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Welch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maine, right into the meat.
Maine scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Welch throws a leg kick
and Maine counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maine.
Maine slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maine lands a head kick!
Welch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Welch tries to bum rush Maine with a series of wild strikes but Maine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Maine.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maine is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
Maine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welch. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maine lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maine throws a leg kick which misses Welch's front leg but catches the back leg as Welch tries to avoid it.
Welch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Welch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Maine. That's going to slow Welch down.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welch's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Welch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maine.
Maine tries to sprawl but Welch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Maine moves into full guard.
Maine is pulling down on Welch's head to control his posture.
Welch stands up from Maine's guard - Welch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Welch is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Maine throws a leg kick which misses Welch's front leg but catches the back leg as Welch tries to avoid it.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welch's calf.
Christopher Maine is winning the standup battle so far.
Welch moves out of range of the body kick from Maine.
Welch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Welch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maine swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Welch. Those never looked like landing.
Welch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Maine thuds his shin into the meat of Welch's side.
Christopher Maine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maine as he avoids it easily.
Maine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maine misses with a head kick.
Welch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Donk. Welch catches Maine right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Welch's head.
Welch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Welch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine.
Jeremy Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Maine tenderised Welch's leg. Welch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Maine throws a leg kick which misses Welch's front leg but catches the back leg as Welch tries to avoid it.
Maine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maine thows a body kick. Welch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maine connects with a solid leg kick.
Maine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maine slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christopher Maine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Welch.
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!
Welch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maine.
Maine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Welch's head.
Maine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christopher Maine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maine.
Welch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maine lands a front kick.
Maine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Welch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Welch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maine.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welch's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Welch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Welch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
A solid body kick from Maine.
Maine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Maine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maine - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Maine.
Welch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maine is out of range and Welch settles back down.
Maine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
Welch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Welch somewhat.
A good leg kick by Maine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maine scores with a spinning back kick!
Maine is looking to slow Welch down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maine connects with a solid leg kick.
Maine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Welch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maine throws a wild body kick that Welch sees coming a mile off.
Welch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maine checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Maine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maine thumps Welch with a low kick.
Welch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Welch tries to bum rush Maine with a series of wild strikes but Maine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maine. That's going to slow Welch down.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Welch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Welch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maine.
Maine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Welch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maine is fending him off so far but Welch persists. Nope, Maine circles away and we're back to standing.
Welch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
That kick from Maine tenderised Welch's leg. Welch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Welch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maine lands a leg kick that knocks Welch off balance momentarily.
Maine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Welch can do to turn this around?
Maine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Welch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Welch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maine scores with a head kick. Welch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Welch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Welch 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.
Maine scores with a leg kick.
Maine thumps Welch with a low kick.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Maine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jeremy Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welch. That did some damage!
Maine connects with an inside leg kick.
Maine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maine pushes Welch away with a front kick.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maine throws a front kick that sends Welch stumbling back into the cage.
Maine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Welch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maine.
A good leg kick by Maine.
Welch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maine scores with a head kick.
Maine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Welch. That did some damage!
Maine scores with a head kick. Welch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Welch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maine lands a high kick!
Maine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Welch takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Welch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Welch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maine.
Maine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Welch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Maine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maine, right into the meat.
Maine pushes Welch away with a front kick.
Maine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Welch takes a step back to recover.
Maine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Maine.
Welch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Welch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maine!
Welch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maine scoring well with a low kick there.
Maine lands a leg kick that knocks Welch off balance momentarily.
Maine moves out of range of the leg kick from Welch.
Welch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maine. Welch shrugs it off though.
Maine scores with a spinning back kick!
Maine scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maine feints and then cracks Welch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welch down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
Maine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Welch if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maine - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maine lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maine. That's going to slow Welch down.
Maine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Christopher Maine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Maine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maine, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Maine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex Munroe struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rex Munroe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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186 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yo Hwan Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Munroe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munroe misses with a jab to the body
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Rex Munroe's cut even more.
A big right from Lim misses.
Munroe misses with a left hand
and Lim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim avoids the body shot from Munroe.
Munroe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munroe misses the body punch
and Lim moves into the clinch.
Lim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munroe.
Lim tries to stall but Munroe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lim lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lim.
A frustrated look appears on Munroe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munroe lands a nice looking body shot.
Munroe throws a sloppy body shot
and Lim counters with a stiff right hand.
Munroe misses with a hook
and Lim counters with a crisp one two that drops Munroe! Lim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Munroe to his feet! Munroe is in big trouble!
Munroe is rocked!
Munroe looks gassed!
Lim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Lim finish him?
Lim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Munroe back to the cage. Lim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Munroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Munroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munroe takes one to the side of the head.
Lim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Munroe misses with a double jab
and Lim counters with a nice uppercut.
Lim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim counters with a straight right hand.
Munroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Munroe misses with a body punch
and Lim counters with a crisp one two that drops Munroe! Lim thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Munroe to his feet! Munroe is in big trouble!
Lim drops Munroe with a naaaaasty hook - Munroe is in real trouble here! Lim dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo Hwan Lim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent has chosen In The Morning-Ross Raiden & the RC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonQulik has his takedown stuffed
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
VonQulik drops his hands momentarily and Kent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
VonQulik misses with an uppercut
and Kent counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kent connects with a crisp jab.
VonQulik clobbers Kent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
VonQulik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kent swivels and escapes.
VonQulik throws an off balance right hand
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jorge VonQulik has been cut.
Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kent lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kent as the two fighters clinch.
VonQulik throws a head punch that misses.
VonQulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kent lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kent scores with a jab to the head.
VonQulik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
VonQulik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kent keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.
Kent controlling the position.
Kent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. VonQulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VonQulik is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VonQulik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and VonQulik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
VonQulik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent trying to keep a closed guard but VonQulik is proving a slippery customer.
VonQulik won't allow Kent to sweep him here.
Kent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VonQulik defends it easily.
Kent has an active guard here but VonQulik has managed to pass into half guard.
Kent looks gassed!
Kent is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
VonQulik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
VonQulik seems to be working for a kimura but Kent defends the submission attempt.
VonQulik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
VonQulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kent sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from VonQulik.
VonQulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kent keeps working.
Kent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of VonQulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take VonQulik's back!
VonQulik rolls, trying to escape but Kent keeps control of the position.
VonQulik breaks Kent's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
VonQulik throwing strikes from guard but Kent blocks nicely.
Kent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VonQulik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VonQulik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent can't keep his opponent in guard - VonQulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
VonQulik staying out of range there.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VonQulik manages to avoid it.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VonQulik was well out of range. Poor timing from Kent.
Kent lands with a straight right. VonQulik didn't see that one coming.
VonQulik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kent's waist but Kent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonQulik off to one side.
Kent misses with a left hand
and VonQulik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kent!
Kent gets back to half guard.
Kent is looking for a sweep. VonQulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
VonQulik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kent defends it well.
VonQulik moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is looking for a sweep.
VonQulik advances nicely into full mount.
Kent tries to hold on but VonQulik postures up.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VonQulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
VonQulik landing punches.
Kent is trying to escape the mount.
VonQulik dominating with strikes here.
VonQulik prevents Kent from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
VonQulik 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.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
Kent actively working from the bottom here.
VonQulik is working for a kimura but Kent is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VonQulik pulls his head out easily.
Kent trying to control here.
VonQulik is looking for a kimura here.
VonQulik content to control rather than advance.
VonQulik 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kent is looking to control VonQulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kent avoid being mounted?
VonQulik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
VonQulik 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.
Kent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge VonQulik dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kent throws a shot to the body.
Kent has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kent misses with the head strike.
Kent blocks an uppercut.
Kent lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Kent scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kent lands a body punch.
Kent lands a shot to the body.
Kent lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent looks to land a combination. VonQulik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
VonQulik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
VonQulik misses with a straight right.
Kent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kent lands a right hook to the body.
VonQulik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kent jabs VonQulik right on the nose. VonQulik blinks but takes it well.
VonQulik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kent thows a body shot but no joy.
VonQulik tries for a takedown but Kent circles away easily
and Kent counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonQulik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kent.
Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kent.
VonQulik slips a jab and a cross from Kent.
Kent cracks VonQulik with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kent. Beautiful body shot.
Kent lands with an overhand left.
VonQulik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kent thuds his right hand into VonQulik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from VonQulik.
Kent lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kent.
Clark Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
VonQulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Kent.
Kent closes the distance and pushes VonQulik back into the cage.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kent is leaning against VonQulik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VonQulik or not.
VonQulik takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kent.
Kent is working VonQulik over against the cage.
VonQulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VonQulik or not.
Kent lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kent lands with a light punch inside.
Kent lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kent on the inside.
Kent works on VonQulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Kent lands with a light punch inside.
Kent lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kent.
Kent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kent.
Kent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kent looks to land a combination but VonQulik avoids it well.
VonQulik walks into a stiff left hand from Kent.
VonQulik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VonQulik moves away.
VonQulik closes the distance and clinches up with Kent, looking for a takedown. VonQulik pushes Kent against the cage but Kent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VonQulik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kent takes a swing at VonQulik's ribcage but misses.
VonQulik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kent is looking for a triangle but VonQulik pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Kent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Kent!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hurt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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205 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jordan Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin Smith is fending him off so far but Jordan Smith persists. Nope, Austin Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan Smith throws a low kick, looking for Austin Smith's leg but Austin Smith calmly moves out of range.
Austin Smith throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Jordan Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Austin Smith.
Jordan Smith scores with a leg kick.
Jordan Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Jordan Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Austin Smith counters with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Austin Smith.
Jordan Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan Smith misses the target.
Jordan Smith throws a leg kick
and Austin Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Jordan Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin Smith tries to avoid it but Jordan Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin Smith to the ground. Austin Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin Smith throws out a loose jab but Jordan Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Jordan Smith is predictable there
enabling Austin Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan Smith is breathing heavily.
Jordan Smith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Austin Smith gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Smith! Austin Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo has his takedown stuffed
and Fairtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angelo fails with the takedown
and Fairtex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angelo feints and as Fairtex raises his hands in defense, Angelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fairtex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Angelo wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairtex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairtex has escaped and now he's on top!
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fairtex 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 Angelo.
Angelo is trying to get back to half guard.
Angelo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex prevents Angelo from improving his position.
Angelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Angelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fairtex napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Angelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fairtex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Angelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fairtex knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fairtex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Angelo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fairtex rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Angelo's guard! Nice work there by Fairtex!
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fairtex doesn't defend quickly enough and Angelo has managed to lock this one up! Can Fairtex escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Angelo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo retains his lightweight title!
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