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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kettu Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kettu Pentti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kettu Pentti!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jasta cracks Pentti with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasta tries for a kimura but Pentti is defending well.
Pentti is not content to let Jasta control the position.
Pentti regains half guard.
Pentti is not content to let Jasta control the position.
Jasta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pentti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jasta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta prevents Pentti from improving his position.
Jasta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jasta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pentti is looking to escape.
Pentti is looking to get to half guard.
Pentti is mounted but he's throwing punches.
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.
Jasta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pentti has worked his arm free - good work by Pentti!
Pentti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jasta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jasta tries for a kimura but Pentti is defending well.
Jasta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pentti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jasta working the ground and pound.
Pentti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jasta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jasta is working to tighten is grip on Pentti's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pentti has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jasta is really squeezing tight and eventually Pentti passes out! Jasta breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamey Jasta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Ayricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Born Ready as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheus Ayricke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ayricke.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ayricke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brooks sprawling to the canvas! Brooks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ayricke finish him?!
Brooks is rocked!
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayricke moves in close and cracks Brooks with a massive right hand! Brooks, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ayricke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matheus Ayricke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kshymensky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. let it rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pate Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kshymensky!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kshymensky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kshymensky tries to clinch
and Boxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kshymensky has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Kshymensky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxer smiles and moves away.
Kshymensky clinches but Boxer breaks the clinch
and Boxer moves into the clinch.
Kshymensky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jesse Kshymensky has been cut.
Boxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kshymensky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kshymensky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Kshymensky blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kshymensky circles away.
Boxer gets a takedown into half guard.
Boxer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kshymensky tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boxer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pate Boxer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Casillas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Casillas tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casillas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Casillas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casillas throws a right hand that Barnett ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnett also avoids with ease.
Casillas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Casillas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casillas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Casillas.
Casillas looks for the body kick but Barnett saw that one coming.
Casillas clinches up with Barnett and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Casillas.
Casillas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Casillas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Casillas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnett is trying to keep an underhook but Casillas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Barnett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Casillas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casillas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Casillas prevents Barnett from standing back up.
Casillas is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Casillas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnett is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Casillas.
Barnett is rocked!
It looks like Clay Barnett has been cut.
Casillas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Casillas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Casillas has worked his arm free - good work by Casillas!
Casillas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Casillas gets back to full guard.
Casillas wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Casillas keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Barnett frees his head nicely. Oh but Casillas has switched to an armbar! Barnett is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jacob Casillas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Steel!
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, Kenny Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel lands with a slapping head kick.
Siegel forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel can't break the clinch.
Siegel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Siegel looking to throw knees to the head but Steel is blocking nicely.
Siegel taking a breather.
Siegel misses with an elbow over the top.
Siegel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Siegel crunches a lovely knee into Steel's ribcage.
Siegel manages to break the clinch.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Siegel moved out of range.
Steel misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siegel tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siegel moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Siegel slips a straight right by Steel.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Steel misses with a hook. Siegel ducked under it nicely.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Siegel slips a jab from Steel.
Siegel blocks a jab.
Siegel moves out of range as Steel strikes.
A head kick from Siegel lands but Steel takes it in his stride.
Siegel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siegel.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Siegel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Siegel thuds his shin into the meat of Steel's side.
Siegel moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Siegel lands a damaging elbow.
Siegel is struggling to control the position.
Siegel manages to break the clinch.
Siegel tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Siegel slams his shin into Steel's torso.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jan Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siegel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siegel sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Steel to the ground! Siegel dives into full mount looking to finish!
Steel is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Siegel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Siegel. That one must have hurt.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
Siegel tries to clinch up.
Siegel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegel lands a high kick!
Siegel scores with a nice body kick.
Siegel throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Steel crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Siegel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Collins!
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, Joseph Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Palmer Collins has been cut.
Kowalski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kowalski is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Kowalski circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalski tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Collins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalski is trying to reverse the position but instead Collins has taken his back - oops!
Kowalski wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
Collins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kowalski wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
Kowalski is really stuck here.
Collins looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kowalski taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Palmer Collins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Hendersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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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
3 - 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tane Hendersson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Hendersson pushes him off.
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner wants to stall.
Hendersson is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turner taking a breather.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Hendersson keeps him there for the moment.
Hendersson 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 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendersson scores with a takedown into Turner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner keeping full guard, as Hendersson tries to pass.
Hendersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the position.
Hendersson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendersson 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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a series of punches but Hendersson avoids them all with ease.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendersson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner rushes Hendersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Hendersson has picked Turner up - he's going for a ride! Hendersson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hendersson looks gassed!
Hendersson stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
Hendersson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turner to regain full guard.
Hendersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendersson's guard.
Turner won't allow Hendersson to sweep him here.
Hendersson working a defensive guard here.
Turner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendersson, not yet.
Hendersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner is looking to stand up but Hendersson won't let him.
Turner won't allow Hendersson to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hendersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Hendersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tane Hendersson.
Turner clinches up with Hendersson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Turner 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.
Hendersson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendersson has a takedown stuffed.
Hendersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hendersson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Hendersson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Turner!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersson has control of Turner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turner tries to hold on but Hendersson postures up.
Hendersson punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Turner is working to get back to half guard.
Hendersson lands a heavy elbow.
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Hendersson's attempts to control the action.
Hendersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turner is bucking up trying to escape but Hendersson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson dominating with strikes here.
Hendersson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hendersson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turner's face.
It looks like Mike Turner has been cut.
Hendersson punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hendersson.
Hendersson unloading with bombs!
Turner tries to buck Hendersson off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersson avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
Hendersson lands a heavy elbow.
Mike Turner's cut is getting worse.
Turner tries to hold on but Hendersson pushes him away.
Turner blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is working to get back to half guard.
Hendersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turner and Hendersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Hendersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turner forces Hendersson back against the cage and clinches.
Hendersson has Turner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turner controlling the action here for a moment.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendersson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hendersson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turner's guard now.
Hendersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner keeping full guard, as Hendersson tries to pass.
Hendersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersson stops Turner from standing up.
Turner is trying to keep Hendersson in close.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendersson throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Tane Hendersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is looking to stand up but Hendersson isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Hendersson works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turner clinches but Hendersson breaks the clinch
and Hendersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner is pressed up against the cage. Hendersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turner down to the mat. Turner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turner wants to clinch but Hendersson slips to the side
and Hendersson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Hendersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner wants to stand but Hendersson is controlling the position.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendersson.
Hendersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
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.
Hendersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendersson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendersson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hendersson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hendersson.
Hendersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tane Hendersson.
Hendersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendersson has double underhooks.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner wants to break free but Hendersson has control.
Hendersson looking for a takedown.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner closes the distance but Hendersson moves to the side
and Hendersson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Turner!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Hendersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hendersson 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Hendersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas has chosen "Face-Fisted" by Dethklok as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ben ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr shoots in and drives through. Rojas sprawls well.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
ahr tries to keep at a distance but Rojas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rojas keeps control of ahr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rojas lands an elbow inside that ahr shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rojas.
Rojas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rojas tries to land knees in the clinch but ahr avoids the damage to the body.
ahr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
ahr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas throws a head kick but ahr moves out of range.
ahr shoots in but no luck this time.
Rojas rushes ahr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas tries to land knees in the clinch but ahr avoids the damage to the body.
ahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
ahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ben ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas instigates a clinch.
ahr takes an elbow to the forehead.
ahr pulls guard successfully.
ahr keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
ahr looking for subs off his back but Rojas has passed one foot through into half guard.
ahr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr looking for submissions off his back.
Rojas not doing much here.
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.
ahr is trying to maintain the position but Rojas is very close to passing his half guard.
Rojas trying to mount his opponent but ahr defends it.
Well, if Rojas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr is refusing to be controlled, as Rojas sits in half guard.
ahr is trying to stand back up but Rojas is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rojas in particular looking to stall.
ahr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rojas is working away from the top position though.
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.
ahr is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rojas tries to bum rush ahr with a series of wild strikes but ahr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - ahr circles away.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses ahr's front leg but catches the back leg as ahr tries to avoid it.
Rojas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojas lands a knee to the body.
Rojas lands a nice knee to the body.
Rojas connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rojas.
Rojas crunches a lovely knee into ahr's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Rojas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojas landing knees to the body.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. ahr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
ahr takes an elbow to the forehead.
ahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with ahr.
Rojas lands an elbow just above ahr 's eye.
Rojas lands a knee to the head.
ahr wants to get back to striking at distance but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. ahr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
ahr takes a knee right on the jaw!
ahr wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Rojas.
Rojas stalling against the cage.
Rojas lands a knee to the head.
Rojas connects with a nasty looking knee right to ahr's face.
Rojas scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rojas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by ahr or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojas, as that shot connected.
ahr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gus Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas clinches.
Knees to the body from Rojas.
Rojas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
ahr wants to get back to striking at distance but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rojas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rojas.
ahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses ahr's front leg but catches the back leg as ahr tries to avoid it.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ben ahr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by ahr or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ben ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ahr shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr shoots in for a double leg but Rojas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rojas drives through and clinches with ahr against the cage.
Rojas lands a knee to the head.
Rojas tries to land a knee to the head but ahr blocks with his arms.
ahr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ahr taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. ahr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
ahr breaks the clinch.
ahr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
ahr trying to pass the guard but Rojas defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr throws a strike but Rojas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
ahr throwing strikes from guard but Rojas blocks nicely.
ahr wants to get up but he can't break Rojas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rojas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ahr advances to half guard.
Rojas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rojas wants to improve his position but ahr is controlling well.
ahr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ahr wants to stand up but Rojas has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rojas trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rojas keeps ahr at a distance using the push kick.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch up but ahr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ahr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
ahr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Rojas lands with a slapping head kick.
ahr misses with a two punch combination.
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Rojas wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
ahr looking for a takedown.
Gus Rojas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rojas prevents ahr from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojas lands a knee to the body.
Rojas crunches a lovely knee into ahr's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rojas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas rushes ahr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rojas connects with a nasty looking knee right to ahr's face.
ahr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rojas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ben ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas lands a nice leg kick that just misses ahr's sensitive parts.
Rojas forces ahr back against the cage and clinches.
Rojas tries a knee to the head but ahr blocks it.
Rojas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
ahr is looking to break free of the clinch but Rojas has double underhooks.
ahr avoiding damage as Rojas throws knees to the body.
Rojas missing with knees to the body.
ahr tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Rojas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rojas wants to control from the top but ahr keeps moving.
ahr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojas is one step ahead there.
ahr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ahr has his foot on Rojas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr is looking to sweep but instead, Rojas has passed into half guard.
ahr gets full guard.
Rojas trying to control but ahr is working from the bottom.
ahr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rojas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rojas won't allow ahr to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ahr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rojas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ahr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
ben ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ahr wants to sweep but no luck.
Gus Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ahr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rojas 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 ahr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Rojas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Clanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 11 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Clanton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Clanton is avoiding it.
Rutecki tries to clinch up but Clanton circles away and keeps his distance.
Clanton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexter Rutecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clanton throws a series of punches but Rutecki moves out of range.
Clanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clanton jabs Rutecki right on the nose. Rutecki blinks but takes it well.
Rutecki wants to clinch up but Clanton keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rutecki. No joy for Clanton on that attempt.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutecki.
Clanton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clanton is rocked!
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutecki moves in looking to clinch but Clanton pushes him off.
Rutecki tries to clinch but Clanton is having none of it.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clanton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Clanton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clanton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rutecki is looking to clinch.
Rutecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutecki tries to clinch there but Clanton circles away.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clanton thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutecki tries to clinch but Clanton moves out of range.
Clanton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clanton gets the takedown into side control.
Rutecki tries to escape but Clanton is in control.
Rutecki prevents Clanton from moving into mount.
Rutecki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clanton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutecki tries to escape but Clanton is in control.
Clanton advances nicely into full mount.
Clanton landing strikes from the mount and Rutecki is in trouble!
Clanton working for a guillotine from mount but Rutecki is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanton wants to finish this one by submission but Rutecki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clanton.
Clanton looks gassed!
Clanton controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Clanton looking for a guillotine from mount but Rutecki is having none of it.
Rutecki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Clanton wants to control the pace but Rutecki is squirming around nicely.
Rutecki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clanton tries to control but Rutecki wriggling away.
Clanton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clanton tries to control but Rutecki wriggling away.
Clanton landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clanton has control of Rutecki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rutecki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The referee warns Rutecki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutecki.
Clanton misses with a double jab.
Rutecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutecki digs a good hook to Clanton's body.
Rutecki tries to clinch up but Clanton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clanton slips under a jab.
Clanton works Rutecki's body with a nice hook.
Rutecki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clanton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutecki to the mat! Rutecki manages to get full guard.
Clanton wants to pass the guard but Rutecki is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clanton chips away with some ground and pound.
Clanton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanton wants to control from the top but Rutecki keeps moving.
Clanton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutecki has momentary wrist control but Clanton slips an elbow through the middle.
Clanton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutecki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clanton throwing strikes from guard but Rutecki blocks nicely.
Clanton cracks Rutecki with a solid left hand.
Clanton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutecki's head.
Clanton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clanton trying to control but Rutecki is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton prevents Rutecki from getting back to his feet.
Clanton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutecki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clanton throws and elbow that misses. Rutecki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clanton's guard. Nice move by Rutecki!
Clanton controls Rutecki momentarily but Rutecki frees himself.
Rutecki is looking to stand up but Clanton won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clanton is on top in guard.
Clanton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutecki is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clanton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
Clanton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rutecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clanton is controlling him.
Clanton 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clanton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutecki is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rutecki closes the distance and clinches.
Rutecki lands an elbow inside that Clanton shrugs off.
Rutecki misses with a knee to the head.
Rutecki keeps control of Clanton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clanton stalls.
Rutecki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clanton has him pressed against the cage.
Clanton jumps guard but Rutecki stands there with Clanton around his waist. Clanton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clanton stalks Rutecki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutecki's face. Rutecki staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutecki clinches up against the cage.
Rutecki lands an elbow inside that Clanton shrugs off.
Rutecki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clanton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutecki lands a nice knee to the body.
Clanton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutecki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutecki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutecki missing with knees to the body.
Rutecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki throws a sloppy head kick and Clanton moves out of range easily.
Rutecki misses with a double jab
and Clanton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rutecki's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clanton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutecki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Clanton from controlling successfully.
Clanton is in close to Rutecki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clanton works over Rutecki with some ground and pound from guard.
Ike Clanton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clanton tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutecki is retaining full guard.
Clanton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rutecki dives on top into guard.
Rutecki won't allow Clanton to sweep him 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.
Rutecki wanted to stand there but Clanton had control of the position.
Clanton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rutecki should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clanton has tightened it up now! Rutecki should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike Clanton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonifacio Martial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Cunnings is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martial scores with a hook to the body. Cunnings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martial lands a right hook to the body.
Martial lands a jab to the head.
Martial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martial throws a head kick but Cunnings moves out of range.
A combination from Cunnings does no damage.
Martial scores with a nice body kick.
Martial keeps Cunnings at a distance using the push kick.
Cunnings looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunnings in his tracks.
A left and a right from Martial both land. Nice combination.
Martial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martial scores with a nice head shot.
Martial lands a high kick to the side of Cunnings's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Martial dives into guard, looking to finish.
Cunnings is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Cunnings has been cut.
Martial controlling from the top position.
Martial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunnings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martial trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunnings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnings is retaining full guard.
Martial has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martial trying to control but Cunnings is working from the bottom.
Cunnings wants to get back to his feet but Martial is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martial wants to control from the top but Cunnings keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to keep Martial in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martial scoring well with a low kick there.
Martial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martial misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Martial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martial scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martial lands a jab-cross combination.
Cunnings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cunnings's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martial is looking to slow Cunnings down with leg kicks.
Martial scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cunnings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martial lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martial.
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Martial.
Cunnings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martial.
Martial throws a head kick that Cunnings semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martial connects with a high kick.
Bonifacio Martial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnings is breathing heavily.
Martial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martial.
Martial misses with a body shot.
Martial just misses with a punch to the body.
Martial lands a nice shot to the body.
Martial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martial lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cunnings's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martial.
Martial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunnings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cunnings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cunnings doesn't seem bothered though.
Martial lands a right hook to the body.
Martial jabs at Cunnings's body.
Cunnings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cunnings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cunnings.
Martial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonifacio Martial is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunnings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martial.
Martial slips a straight right by Cunnings.
Martial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cunnings's head.
Cunnings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martial counters with an inside leg kick.
Martial lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunnings is just out of range.
Martial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Martial.
Cunnings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martial lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martial.
Bonifacio Martial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martial scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cunnings's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martial scores with a hook to the body. Cunnings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martial throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnings moves out of range easily.
Martial lands a front kick.
Cunnings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martial stuns Cunnings with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martial scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunnings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martial.
Cunnings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martial cracks the inside of Cunnings's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Martial.
Martial throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martial thows a body kick. Cunnings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Martial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martial is looking to wear down Cunnings with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunnings.
Martial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cunnings tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martial connects with a body shot.
Martial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunnings can do to turn this around?
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!
Martial throws a good cross that connects.
Martial scores with a shot to the body.
Martial throws a shot to the body.
Cunnings takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cunnings's head backwards.
Martial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cunnings doesn't seem bothered though.
Martial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martial scoring well with a low kick there.
Martial feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cunnings's calf.
Martial scores with a shot to the body.
Martial lands a body shot.
Martial stuns Cunnings with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial lands with a straight right. Cunnings didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martial thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cunnings if he has to take too many more of those.
Martial scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martial scores with a jab to the body.
Martial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martial misses with a body shot.
Martial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cunnings's cut.
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.
Martial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunnings at a distance.
Martial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cunnings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martial scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunnings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cunnings is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cunnings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Martial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martial.
Martial thows a body kick. Cunnings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cunnings has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martial.
Martial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunnings at a distance.
Cunnings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Martial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cunnings.
Martial connects with a looping right hand.
Martial lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martial lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings walks into a stiff left hand from Martial.
Martial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunnings moves away.
Martial throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnings moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Martial lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunnings doesn't seem phased though.
Martial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunnings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martial to score with a decent uppercut.
Martial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunnings manages to avoid it.
Cunnings misses with the body kick
and Martial counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cunnings is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick from Martial lands but Cunnings takes it in his stride.
Cunnings has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cunnings scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Cunnings with that takedown attempt.
Martial scores with a jab.
Cunnings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunnings manages to avoid it.
Martial connects with a body shot.
Martial scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Martial.
Martial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martial with a jab.
Martial throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial had his way with Tyler Cunnings in that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cunnings's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Martial lands a nice looking body shot.
Martial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunnings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martial.
Martial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Martial scores with a three punch combo!
Martial lands a slapping body shot.
Martial is looking to slow Cunnings down with leg kicks.
Cunnings is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Martial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big head kick from Martial and Cunnings is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Cunnings is still in real trouble! Can Martial finish him?
Martial wants to control from the top but Cunnings keeps moving.
Cunnings seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunnings wants to get back to his feet but Martial is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings working a defensive guard here.
Martial works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cunnings is not content to let Martial control the position.
Cunnings is trying to escape back to his feet but Martial uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cunnings can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings prevents Martial from moving into mount.
Cunnings pushes Martial away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martial gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martial trying to control the position but Cunnings is working away.
Cunnings wants to control but Martial postures up.
Tyler Cunnings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Cunnings is not content to let Martial control the position.
Bonifacio Martial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Martial punishes Cunnings's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonifacio Martial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martial 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonifacio Martial!
Bonifacio Martial retains his light heavyweight title!
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