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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasheed Tavarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kruth throws a front kick that sends Tavarez stumbling back into the cage.
Tavarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruth throws a front kick aimed at Tavarez's knee but Tavarez avoids it well.
Kruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavarez pinned against the cage. Tavarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavarez keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruth.
Kruth throws a leg kick which misses Tavarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavarez tries to avoid it.
Kruth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tavarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavarez.
Tavarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruth has him pressed against the cage.
Kruth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tavarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kruth is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Tavarez both land. Nice combination.
Tavarez fails to land the takedown.
Jorgen Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Tavarez.
Tavarez shoots in but Kruth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavarez is looking to clinch.
Kruth blocks a head kick by Tavarez.
Kruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavarez pinned against the cage. Tavarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tavarez blocks a head kick by Kruth.
Tavarez looks for a takedown but Kruth sprawls well.
Tavarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruth sprawls well. He's pushed Tavarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez clinches with his opponent.
Kruth gets underhooks to prevent Tavarez's takedown attempt.
Tavarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tavarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tavarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kruth wants to stand and escape but Tavarez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is trying to keep Tavarez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez controlling from the top position.
Tavarez pushing down on Kruth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruth trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavarez on the ground.
Tavarez is controlling the pace.
Tavarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasheed Tavarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavarez shoots in for a double leg but Kruth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tavarez is looking to clinch.
Tavarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kruth circles away.
Tavarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tavarez shoots in but Kruth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorgen Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Tavarez.
Kruth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruth if he has to take too many more of those.
Tavarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavarez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Tavarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kruth counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavarez is on top in guard.
Tavarez wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Tavarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tavarez is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavarez landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez happy to just control the position for now.
Tavarez stands up and beckons Kruth to his feet.
Kruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavarez fails to land the takedown.
Tavarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruth as he jumps to the side.
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.
Tavarez gets a clinch.
Tavarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tavarez pulls Kruth into guard.
Kruth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tavarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasheed Tavarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tavarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruth swats away the attempt to clinch by Tavarez.
Tavarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tavarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruth prevents it.
Tavarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruth is trying to break the clinch but Tavarez has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Tavarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth lands a knee to the body.
Tavarez is working for takedown but Kruth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruth wants to break free but Tavarez has control.
Kruth breaks from the clinch.
Kruth scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez shoots in for a double leg but Kruth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorgen Kruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Tavarez.
Kruth throws a sloppy head kick and Tavarez moves out of range easily.
Tavarez fails to land the takedown.
Tavarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruth. Kruth obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Tavarez circles away easily
and Tavarez counters with a shoot takedown. Kruth fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruth is wriggling around but Tavarez manages to pass to half guard.
Tavarez is taking a breather. Kruth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tavarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tavarez landing punches.
Tavarez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jorgen Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavarez content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez lands a heavy elbow.
Tavarez controlling the pace for now.
Tavarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Kruth defends it well.
Tavarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tavarez controls the action.
Tavarez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kruth to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasheed Tavarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavarez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasheed Tavarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drandt Bavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bavis has chosen When I'm Gone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drandt Bavis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bavis does no damage.
Bavis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bavis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bavis throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Bavis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bavis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner tries to clinch but Bavis is having none of it.
A head kick by Bavis misses
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Bavis.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Bavis misses with a combination
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner lands a knee to the body.
Bavis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Turner works on Bavis's body with a couple of short punches.
Bavis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner rushes Bavis and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Bavis looks gassed!
Turner just leaning against Bavis, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bavis or not.
A nice left hand lands by Turner.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner rushes Bavis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Bavis throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Bavis backing up. Bavis nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Bavis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bavis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Bavis's ribcage.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner stalks Bavis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bavis's face. Bavis staggers backwards, shaken.
Turner tries to clinch but Bavis moves out of range.
Bavis drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bavis throws a one two combo.
Turner looks to land a combination but Bavis avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner rushes Bavis and presses him up against the cage.
Turner lands a knee to the body.
Turner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Turner.
Turner taking a breather.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
A head kick by Bavis misses
and Turner counters with a solid body kick.
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Bavis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Bavis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bavis misses with a double jab
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Bavis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turner.
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Turner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bavis backwards.
Turner with a knee to the head.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner successfully pulls guard.
Bavis wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner managing to control the position.
Bavis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bavis misses with a double jab
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch.
Turner tries a knee to the head but Bavis blocks it.
Turner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bavis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turner misses with a knee to the head.
Bavis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bavis is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Bavis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Bavis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner moves into the clinch.
Bavis is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bavis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bavis lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bavis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a head kick. That will keep Bavis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bavis misses with a wild body shot.
Turner darts in and clinches Bavis up against the cage.
Turner stalling in the clinch.
Bavis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Turner lands a nice knee to the body.
Bavis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bavis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Mike Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drandt Bavis.
Bavis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Turner.
Turner lands a knee to the body.
Mike Turner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turner with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Bavis throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Bavis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from Turner.
Turner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bavis smiles and moves away.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bavis swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Bavis misses with a combination
and Turner counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bavis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bavis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bavis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner tries to clinch but Bavis moves out of range.
Drandt Bavis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bavis.
A combination from Bavis does no damage.
Bavis misses with the combination.
Bavis throws a combination that misses
and Turner moves into the clinch.
Bavis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bavis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bavis misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bavis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bavis.
No joy there for Bavis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Bavis misses with a combination
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bavis misses with a combination
and Turner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Bavis misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a big head kick but Bavis shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bavis throws a combination that misses
and Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Bavis gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Turner crunches a lovely knee into Bavis's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Turner.
Turner has Bavis pressed against the cage.
Bavis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turner smiles and moves away.
Bavis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bavis can do to turn this around?
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Bavis pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bavis misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Bavis misses.
Bavis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bavis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bavis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bavis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Bavis has wrist control.
Bavis keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Bavis wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Bavis keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bavis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
Bavis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bavis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bavis.
Bavis is just content to waste time from the top position. Turner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeping full guard, as Bavis tries to pass.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drandt Bavis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bavis is looking to improve his position.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bavis is looking to improve his position.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Bavis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bavis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bavis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bavis throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Bavis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diago Palichini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diago Palichini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ben ahr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
ahr blocks a head kick by Palichini.
Palichini clinches up with ahr and pushes him back against the cage.
ahr avoiding damage.
Palichini wants a takedown.
ahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palichini looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palichini won't allow ahr to sweep him here.
ahr looking for a guillotine here but Palichini defends easily.
ahr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palichini scoring with punches to the head and body.
ahr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Palichini is looking to stand up but ahr won't let him.
ahr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Palichini has picked ahr up and slammed him! ahr can't keep hold of the triangle and Palichini manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on ahr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palichini wants to control but ahr is keeping him busy.
Palichini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palichini takes the fight into the clinch.
Palichini wants the takedown. ahr is fighting it off but Palichini persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ahr's guard against the cage.
Palichini is breathing heavily.
Palichini with a flurry of punches that miss.
ahr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ahr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palichini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palichini advances to half guard.
Palichini could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ahr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Palichini!
ahr looking to finish Palichini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palichini!
Palichini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
ahr trying to keep a closed guard but Palichini is proving a slippery customer.
Palichini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ahr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palichini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palichini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palichini trying to control the position from guard on top but ahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diago Palichini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palichini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
ahr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ahr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
ahr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by ahr.
ahr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Palichini has his hands clasped together but ahr breaks the hold and Palichini is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by ahr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ben ahr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radmir Malyutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Radmir Malyutin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick McGowen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGowen keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by McGowen.
McGowen gets a takedown into half guard.
McGowen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malyutin keeps working.
McGowen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGowen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Malyutin works to full guard.
Malyutin looking to control.
McGowen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyutin keeping full guard, as McGowen tries to pass.
McGowen looks gassed!
Malyutin looking for a sweep. Not yet Malyutin, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malyutin rushes McGowen and presses him up against the cage.
McGowen managing to block the knees to the body from Malyutin.
McGowen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malyutin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malyutin trying to control the pace.
McGowen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malyutin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGowen wants to sweep but no luck.
Malyutin tries to free his leg and advance position but McGowen is retaining full guard.
McGowen keeping moving, preventing Malyutin from controlling successfully.
Malyutin preventing the sweep.
McGowen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGowen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malyutin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malyutin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGowen is looking to clinch.
Malyutin tries to clinch up
and McGowen counters with a head kick.
Malyutin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGowen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGowen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malyutin counters with a takedown into side control.
McGowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malyutin gets to mount! McGowen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malyutin with good strikes from the mount here!
Malyutin looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGowen is in all sorts of trouble here.
McGowen tries to control the position but Malyutin now has his back.
Malyutin avoiding McGowen 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radmir Malyutin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malyutin darts in trying to clinch
and McGowen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malyutin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malyutin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGowen is looking to work some ground and pound but Malyutin has wrist control.
McGowen lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malyutin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGowen is fighting to break Malyutin's control of his arms but Malyutin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyutin keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
Malyutin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGowen passes into side control.
Radmir Malyutin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malyutin is not content to let McGowen control the position.
Malyutin is pushing McGowen's head away, looking to escape. McGowen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGowen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malyutin is trying to get back to half guard.
Malyutin is trying to control McGowen's posture but McGowen avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malyutin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen looks to land a combination but Malyutin avoids it well.
A head kick by McGowen misses
and Malyutin counters with a takedown into side control.
Malyutin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Malyutin tries to control but McGowen wriggling away.
Malyutin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Malyutin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malyutin lands in his opponent's guard.
McGowen wants to sweep here but Malyutin controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malyutin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malyutin postures up.
Malyutin content to stall in guard here.
McGowen is trying to keep Malyutin in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radmir Malyutin dominated that second round.
That's time! Malyutin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck for Malyutin with that takedown attempt.
Malyutin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGowen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Malyutin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Malyutin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McGowen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Malyutin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radmir Malyutin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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188 lbs
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Lusion pushes him off.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Watson.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lusion.
Lusion instigates a clinch.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Lusion keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Lusion.
Lusion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Watson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lusion keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Lusion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lusion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lusion on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson preventing the sweep.
Lusion looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Lusion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lusion looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion has his foot on Watson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watson works his way back into a safe position though.
Watson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lusion's guard.
Lusion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson is looking to stand up but Lusion won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Watson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Watson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lusion has a closed guard, preventing Watson from standing up.
Lusion working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
Watson wants to stand but Lusion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Lusion moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusion walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Watson.
Lusion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lusion tries to land a knee to the head but Watson blocks with his arms.
Watson wants to break free but Lusion has control.
Lusion tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Lusion back against the cage.
Lusion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lusion is rocked!
Watson fakes the body blow, causing Lusion to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lusion goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Watson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Pulp Fiction theme song. Carlos jr has chosen Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Duke Toney has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Duke Toney seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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257 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlos jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toney waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Carlos jr.
Carlos jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toney.
Toney rushes Carlos jr and presses him up against the cage.
Carlos jr tries to pull guard but Toney holds him up against the cage and eventually Carlos jr drops back down to his feet.
Toney breaks the clinch.
Toney misses with a combination
and Carlos jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toney's guard.
Toney keeping full guard, as Carlos jr tries to pass.
Carlos jr drops back looking for a leg! Toney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toney manages to kick Carlos jr off! Carlos jr jumps back into Toney's guard.
Carlos jr passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney wants to get back to his feet.
Toney tries to kick Carlos jr off in order to stand up. Carlos jr Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Carlos jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toney manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Toney is in trouble now - Carlos jr has advanced to mount!
Toney tries to improve his position but instead Carlos jr has taken his back!
Carlos jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Toney is controlling his hands well.
Toney could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
I really don't envy Toney right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr has his opponent's back but Toney is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Carlos jr.
Toney throws a lazy right hand but Carlos jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos jr looks gassed!
Toney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carlos jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toney won't be happy with that.
Carlos jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toney pushes Carlos jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carlos jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Carlos jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlos jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toney gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr is looking for a kimura but Toney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlos jr to get the leverage.
Toney is pressing down on Carlos jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlos jr wants to pass the guard but Toney is keeping the position.
Carlos jr won't allow Toney to get back to his feet.
Carlos jr looking to pass the guard.
Carlos jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Toney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carlos jr has Toney in his guard.
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.
Toney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carlos jr's guard.
Carlos jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Toney has picked Carlos jr up and slammed him! Carlos jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Toney manages to pass to side control!
Carlos jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toney off and has taken his back!
Toney is trying to get back to his feet but Carlos jr has full control of the position and if anything, Toney has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Carlos jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toney wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toney misses with a body punch
and Carlos jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toney won't be happy with that.
Carlos jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Toney wants to get back to his feet.
Carlos jr tries for a kimura but Toney is defending well.
Toney is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toney is trying to stand.
Toney pushes Carlos jr off and gets back to his feet.
Toney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carlos jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toney won't be happy with that.
Carlos jr has an Americana. Toney didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carlos jr is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carlos jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jose Carlos jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Rabago has chosen Lungs Like Gallows as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutecki sprawls well. He's pushed Rabago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago shoots in but Rutecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutecki swivels and escapes.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Rutecki moves into the clinch.
Rutecki lands an elbow that stopped Rabago in his tracks for a moment.
Rutecki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rabago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutecki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rabago is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutecki has double underhooks.
Rutecki lands an elbow just above Rabago 's eye.
Knees to the body from Rutecki.
Rabago looks gassed!
Knees to the body from Rutecki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutecki lands an elbow inside.
Rabago is rocked!
Rutecki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rabago with a big uppercut! Rabago tries to clinch up but Rutecki pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Rabago to the mat! Rabago covers up and Rutecki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dexter Rutecki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Inside the Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Owens as Hall shoots in.
Owens misses with a double jab.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owens throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Owens has a hand on Hall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Owens tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Owens is working to get back to half guard.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Owens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Owens!
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Owens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall keeping busy on the bottom but Owens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Owens is very close to passing his half guard.
Owens is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Owens.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Owens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Hall had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Owens is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hall Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Owens's back instead.
Hall working for a choke but Owens is defending well.
Hall looks gassed!
Owens tries to roll but Hall sticks to his back.
Owens fending off the submission attempt from Hall.
Owens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens throws and elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Owens's guard. Nice move by Hall!
Owens had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hall is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Owens Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hall's back instead.
Owens scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hall is looking for a way out.
Owens working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Owens keeps control of the position.
Owens missing with strikes.
Hall turns into Owens and is now in his guard.
Owens is trying to keep Hall in close.
Owens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hall 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 Owens.
Owens is looking to get back to his feet here but Hall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Owens's back.
Hall tries to keep control of the position but Owens is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens fails with the takedown
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Hall.
Owens misses with a double jab.
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Owens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Owens looking to ground and pound but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens looking to finish Hall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hall!
Hall flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Owens looking to secure an arm triangle but Hall defends it well.
Hall regains half guard.
Owens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Hall is looking to escape.
Owens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall won't allow Owens to pass to mount.
Owens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall has his feet on Owens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Owens wants to clinch but Hall slips to the side
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall pushing down on Owens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owens has hold of Hall's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall decides to return to a standing 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!
Hall avoids the head kick by Owens.
Owens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt - Owens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Owens jabs at Hall's body.
Owens throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.
A combination from Owens does no damage.
Hall pushes Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Owens to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall fails to land the takedown.
Owens is looking to clinch.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
Owens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Owens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Owens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Owens misses with a takedown
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Owens's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall won't allow Owens to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Owens looking to control.
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Owens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Owens looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall lands a nice looking body kick.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Hall.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Owens.
Owens tries to break the clinch but Hall is controlling the position.
Owens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Owens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Owens!
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Owens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hall stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Owens throws a lazy head kick
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Owens counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Owens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hall moves out of range as Owens throws a body kick.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Owens misses with a combination
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owens looking for a sweep. Not yet Owens, not yet.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall stands up and beckons Owens to join him on the feet.
Roman Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Owens's guard now.
Jesse Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hall has passed into half guard!
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Owens is defending well.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Owens defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Hall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Before I Forget. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tractor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
Tractor looking to control but Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tractor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tractor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tractor controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to hold on but Tractor postures up.
Pierre can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Pierre really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tractor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pierre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pierre and Tractor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Tractor from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tractor trying to control the action but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tractor is working away from the top position though.
Tractor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it.
Tractor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierre is holding on to half guard well.
Tractor wants to advance to full mount but Pierre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Tractor from controlling successfully.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tractor feints and as Pierre raises his hands in defense, Tractor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tractor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tractor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre has his foot on Tractor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tractor works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre looks gassed!
Tractor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tractor controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tractor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tractor is out of range.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tractor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierre moves out of range as Tractor strikes.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tractor.
A nice combination there by Tractor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Tractor scores with a four punch combination!
Pierre is rocked!
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tractor swivels and escapes.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tractor but Tractor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tractor throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Hector Tractor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Pierre slips a jab from Tractor.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Tractor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Tractor.
Pierre's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pierre duly obliges.
That's two 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.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Tractor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Pierre wants to clinch.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tractor finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierre's head.
Tractor misses with a looping left.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Tractor.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrjo Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre.
Tractor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierre tries to clinch but Tractor moves out of range.
Tractor throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tractor looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.
Pierre shoots in but Tractor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tractor looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tractor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tractor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Tractor.
Tractor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Tractor throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a good, hard body kick but Tractor shrugs it off.
Tractor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierre backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tractor misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tractor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre wants to clinch
and Tractor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Tractor on that attempt.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tractor throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre tries to clinch but Tractor is having none of it.
Tractor is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tractor.
Tractor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tractor duly obliges.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Tractor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Tractor finish him?
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Tractor looks to land a body kick but Pierre moved away.
Tractor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tractor throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Tractor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tractor misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tractor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tractor pushes Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Tractor can't break the clinch.
Pierre has Tractor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tractor tumbling to the mat - Pierre dives into Tractor's guard.
Tractor working a defensive guard here.
Tractor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tractor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Tractor trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Tractor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tractor is stalling in the full guard.
Tractor trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tractor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tractor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tractor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tractor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tractor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Tractor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre scores with a head kick.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tractor moves into the clinch.
Tractor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tractor has Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor breaks the clinch.
Tractor throws a sloppy head kick
and Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierre.
Tractor lands a body punch.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tractor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Tractor stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Tractor cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
Tractor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tractor stalls.
Tractor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tractor scores with a hook to the body.
Tractor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tractor.
Tractor has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre controlling the action here for a moment.
Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tractor backwards.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Tractor won't allow it.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Tractor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Tractor is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Tractor fails to land.
Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tractor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tractor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tractor misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Jab by Tractor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tractor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tractor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tractor lands a shoulder strike.
Tractor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Tractor.
Tractor scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tractor.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Tractor has him pressed against the cage.
Tractor tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Tractor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tractor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tractor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tractor.
Tractor lands a right hand.
Tractor stalls.
Tractor cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pierre regains guard immediately.
Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tractor.
Tractor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tractor is one step ahead there.
Tractor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor had his way with Yrjo Pierre in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tractor circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tractor but Tractor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tractor misses with a looping left.
Tractor throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tractor misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Tractor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Tractor misses the body punch
and Pierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tractor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tractor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tractor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tractor seems keen to control Pierre's posture.
Tractor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tractor, not yet.
Tractor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Tractor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Tractor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tractor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tractor blocks a jab.
Tractor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Tractor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre dodges the punch combination from Tractor.
Nice straight punches there by Tractor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tractor.
Pierre closes the distance but Tractor moves to the side
and Tractor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierre won't be happy with that.
Tractor trying to control the position but Pierre is working away.
Pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tractor off and has taken his back!
Pierre is looking to control Tractor but Tractor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Tractor manages to turn into his guard.
Yrjo Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Tractor from controlling successfully.
Tractor wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tractor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tractor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tractor!
Hector Tractor is the new middleweight champion!
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