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TFC 50 - We did it Mama! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kama Mustafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). malone has chosen Tequila makes her clothes fall of as his entrance music. Tony malone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Kama Mustafa!
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, Tony malone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustafa tries to clinch but malone moves out of range.
Kama Mustafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustafa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
malone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mustafa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mustafa trying to control but malone is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Mustafa.
malone is trying desperately to improve position.
Mustafa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mustafa looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafa content just to control the position here.
malone is squirming around, avoiding Mustafa's attempts to control the action.
malone tries to hold on but Mustafa pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Mustafa.
Mustafa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mustafa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mustafa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
malone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mustafa.
Mustafa wants to finish this one by submission but malone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mustafa.
Mustafa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Mustafa has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
malone tries to hold on but Mustafa postures up.
malone is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa has control of malone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and malone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
malone is trying to reverse the position but instead Mustafa has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
malone trying to control the position but Mustafa manages to sink in the hooks.
malone wants to get back to his feet.
malone is in bad spot here.
malone staying busy and making it hard for Mustafa to control.
Mustafa is punishing malone with strikes - can he finish him?!
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mustafa gets his hands free as malone looks to control.
malone avoids the strikes from Mustafa.
Mustafa missing with punches from the back.
Mustafa tightening his grip on malone, looking for the choke.
Mustafa is breathing heavily.
Mustafa throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kama Mustafa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
malone with a poor takedown
and Mustafa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mustafa wants to pass the guard but malone is keeping the position.
Mustafa is looking to work some ground and pound but malone has wrist control.
malone is trying to control the position but Mustafa postures up.
Mustafa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustafa controlling from the top position.
malone wants to stand up but Mustafa is controlling him.
malone trying to keep a closed guard but Mustafa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
malone wants to control but Mustafa passes easily into half guard.
malone wants to control but Mustafa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mustafa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
malone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
malone with a poor takedown
so Mustafa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mustafa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mustafa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mustafa trying to control the position from guard on top but malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
malone keeping full guard, as Mustafa tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa wants to control from the top but malone keeps moving.
malone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mustafa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Mustafa looks for a takedown but malone sprawls well.
malone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mustafa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in malone's guard now.
Kama Mustafa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony malone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
malone pulls Mustafa in close to his closed guard and prevents Mustafa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mustafa sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. malone is keeping the position for now.
Mustafa postures up in malone's guard and throws a big left but malone blocks it.
Mustafa looking to pass the guard.
malone keeping moving, preventing Mustafa from controlling successfully.
malone working for a triangle but Mustafa defends it easily.
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.
malone 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.
Mustafa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mustafa wants to control but malone is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustafa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mustafa is trying to work for a kimura but malone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kama Mustafa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
malone shoots and misses
and Mustafa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in malone's guard now.
Mustafa is pushing down on malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Mustafa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mustafa works his way into full mount!
Mustafa is landing with some decent strikes but malone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
malone tries to lock up and control but Mustafa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mustafa wants to finish this one by submission but malone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mustafa.
malone is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustafa misses with a head shot.
Kama Mustafa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
malone tries to buck Mustafa off but he can't manage it.
Mustafa wants to finish this one by submission but malone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mustafa.
malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mustafa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
malone somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
malone gets caught flat footed, as Mustafa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa stops malone from standing up.
Mustafa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mustafa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
malone trying to keep a closed guard but Mustafa is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustafa preventing the sweep.
Mustafa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed malone's guard.
malone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mustafa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
malone is trying to control but Mustafa passes into side control!
malone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mustafa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Mustafa crashes against the mat.
Mustafa wants to control but malone is keeping him busy.
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.
Mustafa tries for a kimura but malone is defending well.
Mustafa wants to control but malone is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
malone lands a front kick.
malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
malone shoots in and bounces Mustafa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tony malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustafa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kama Mustafa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mustafa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kama Mustafa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newhouse has chosen Intro - DMX 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Newhouse!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Newhouse! Stone is out on his feet! Newhouse rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stone is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stone is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Newhouse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smasher Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smasher Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk scores with a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez lands some strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawk is controlling him.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
Hawk pushing down on Sanchez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Hawk prevents Sanchez from standing back up.
Hawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanchez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hawk connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Hawk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawk unloading with bombs!
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk with shots to the head and body - Sanchez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hawk's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hawk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ruff Ryders Anthem. Breaker has chosen Hustlin' as his entrance music. Charlie Manuel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
Manuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Breaker drops Manuel with a right and a left! Breaker comes rushing in but Manuel regains his composure and manages to keep Breaker in guard.
It looks like Charlie Manuel has been cut.
Manuel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker advances position into side control!
Breaker wants to stand but Manuel is controlling his arm.
Manuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker stands up.
Breaker misses with a low kick.
Breaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Breaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Breaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Breaker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Breaker lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manuel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charlie Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Breaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Breaker can't break the clinch.
Manuel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manuel.
Manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Breaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Breaker on the inside.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Breaker holds him up against the cage and eventually Manuel drops back down to his feet.
Breaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manuel is keeping busy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manuel.
Breaker wants to break free but Manuel has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Breaker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Breaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Manuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manuel prevents Breaker from breaking the clinch.
Manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Breaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Breaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manuel throws an elbow that misses.
Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Breaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Breaker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Breaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Manuel won't allow it.
Breaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Manuel won't allow it.
Manuel lands an elbow that stopped Breaker in his tracks for a moment.
Manuel looking to throw knees to the head but Breaker is blocking nicely.
Breaker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuel looking to throw knees to the head but Breaker is blocking nicely.
Breaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manuel scores with a hook to the body.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breaker smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Breaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manuel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Breaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charlie Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel moves into the clinch successfully.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manuel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Breaker smiles and moves away.
Breaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Manuel moves into the clinch successfully.
Manuel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Breaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manuel drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker wants to stand but Manuel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Breaker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Manuel Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Breaker's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breaker holding both Manuel 's hands and preventing any damage.
Breaker showing good submission defense here.
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.
Manuel doesn't have the hooks in and Breaker manages to turn into his guard.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manuel has a closed guard, preventing Breaker from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Breaker there.
Manuel has managed to clinch.
Manuel tries to score a body lock takedown but Breaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Breaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel keeps control of Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manuel has Breaker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Breaker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Breaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel lands a nice knee to the body.
Manuel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Breaker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuel lands an elbow inside that Breaker shrugs off.
Breaker wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuel throws an elbow but it misses.
Breaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Breaker has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Manuel scores with a knee to the head.
Breaker wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manuel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manuel lands an elbow inside that Breaker shrugs off.
Breaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Breaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Manuel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Breaker tries to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Breaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Manuel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Breaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel misses with a takedown attempt
and Breaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Breaker throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Breaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Breaker tries a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Breaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breaker throws a series of punches but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Breaker.
Breaker tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Breaker as Manuel shoots in.
Breaker scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Breaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Breaker swinging wilding here.
J Breaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Breaker misses with a leg kick
and Manuel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manuel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manuel prevents Breaker from breaking the clinch.
Breaker avoids the elbow strike from Manuel, against the cage.
Manuel prevents Breaker from breaking the clinch.
Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Manuel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Breaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Breaker gets through Manuel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
Breaker can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is trying to break free.
Manuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manuel wants a takedown.
Manuel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Breaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Breaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Breaker won't allow it.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Breaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Breaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manuel up against the cage.
Breaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel tries a knee to the head but Breaker blocks it.
Breaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Breaker blocks the elbow strike.
Breaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Breaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manuel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Breaker.
Breaker blocks an elbow strike from Manuel.
Manuel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Breaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel pushes off an throws an elbow but Breaker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Charlie Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel keeps control of Breaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Breaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manuel backwards.
Manuel missing with knees to the body.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Breaker manages to get underhooks.
J Breaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manuel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Breaker prevents it.
Breaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel wants a takedown.
Manuel prevents Breaker from breaking the clinch.
Breaker is trying to break the clinch but Manuel has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Breaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Breaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Breaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by Alborosie - Real Story. Ares has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
249 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Ares!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marley trying to control from the bottom.
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ares controlling the action here.
Marley is staying active underneath Ares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marley tries to get to full guard but Ares has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marley is trying to maintain the position but Ares is very close to passing his half guard.
Ares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ares seems content to control.
Marley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ares pulls his head out easily.
Marley is trying to control but can't.
Ares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marley wants to control but Ares is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ares landing punches.
Marley is in a horrible position here. Ares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ares dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ares tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ares loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Marley scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ares land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ares stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Ares!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen Saul Williams-Black Stacey 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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162 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks avoids the head kick by Frank.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Frank misses.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Frank looking to finish!
Banks is rocked!
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Banks is looking for a triangle but Frank pushes his legs off easily.
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banks wants to stand up but Frank is controlling him.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tries to stand but Banks is controlling from the bottom.
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks looks gassed!
Frank wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Frank would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Frank defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank stands up from Banks's guard - Frank perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Frank has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is struggling to control the position.
Banks drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Frank wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banks working for a triangle but Frank defends it easily.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Banks will probably get the nod.
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.
Frank lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banks trying to get back to full guard but Frank takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruce Frank just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Frank sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks checks a low kick from Frank.
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.
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frank stands and steps away. Banks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frank wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Banks shoots in.
Banks blocks a head kick by Frank.
Banks shoots and misses
and Frank moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Frank.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frank has Banks pressed against the cage.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Banks blocks with his arms.
Banks stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks lands a takedown into guard.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Frank's guard.
Frank is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Frank.
Frank tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands a high kick!
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Frank 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Frank looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Frank misses with a body kick.
Frank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Frank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frank pinned against the cage. Frank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks with a poor takedown
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Frank or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks which made him look bad.
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.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Banks blocks a head kick by Frank.
A good leg kick by Frank.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks avoids the head kick by Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banks wants the takedown. Frank is fighting it off but Banks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Frank's guard against the cage.
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frank 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Banks is having none of it.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Frank is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banks is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Frank is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Frank's guard.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
Frank darts in trying to clinch
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frank is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Biffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biffman has chosen Bike as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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19
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biff Biffman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biffman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Biff Biffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfgang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Dante Wolfgang has been cut.
Biffman misses with a two punch combination.
Wolfgang slips a jab from Biffman.
Wolfgang wants to clinch up but Biffman keeps it at a distance.
Biffman lands a body shot.
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!
Wolfgang has Biffman up against the cage in a clinch.
Biffman tries to break the clinch but Wolfgang is controlling the position.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biffman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang prevents Biffman from breaking the clinch.
Wolfgang with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biffman blocks it with crossed arms.
Biffman is trying to break the clinch but Wolfgang has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfgang keeps control of Biffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Biffman can't break the clinch.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Biffman is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang is breathing heavily.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Biffman is blocking nicely.
Biffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfgang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biffman drops Wolfgang with a left and a right! Oh, Wolfgang is hurt - Biffman dives into side control looking to finish!
Wolfgang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfgang tries to buck Biffman off but Biffman is having none of it.
Biffman stands up and beckons Wolfgang to his feet.
Wolfgang defending well as Biffman loads up on a big left hand.
Biffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolfgang backs up against the cage.
Wolfgang lands with an uppercut that bounces Biffman off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang ducks under a wild hook from Biffman.
Wolfgang doesn't manage to clinch there - Biffman circles away.
Biffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biffman takes a swing at Wolfgang's ribcage but misses.
Wolfgang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biffman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biffman scores with a hook to the body. Wolfgang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfgang takes one to the chin there.
Biffman lands a jab to Wolfgang's midsection.
Biffman looks to land a body kick but Wolfgang moved away.
Biffman throws a series of punches but Wolfgang avoids them all with ease.
Wolfgang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Biffman to score with a decent uppercut.
Biffman looks to land a combination but Wolfgang avoids it well.
Biffman lands a really nice looking cross but Wolfgang seems unphased.
Biffman drops Wolfgang with a right and a left! Biffman comes rushing in but Wolfgang regains his composure and manages to keep Biffman in guard.
Oh Wolfgang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dante Wolfgang's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biffman controlling from the top position.
Biffman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wolfgang seems to have got his legs back now.
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.
Wolfgang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biffman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biffman content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Biffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Wolfgang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolfgang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biffman misses with a hook. Wolfgang ducked under it nicely.
Biffman looks to land a combination but Wolfgang avoids it well.
Wolfgang rushes Biffman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolfgang.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biffman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolfgang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biffman.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biffman blocks it with crossed arms.
Biffman is trying to break the clinch but Wolfgang has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Biffman blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biffman misses with a straight right.
Wolfgang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biffman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolfgang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biffman throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Wolfgang tumbling to the canvas!
Wolfgang is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biffman stands and steps away. Wolfgang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Wolfgang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biffman missing with a left hand there. Wolfgang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolfgang seems to have got his legs back now.
Biffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfgang.
Biffman loads up on a big right hand but Wolfgang slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Biffman lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Wolfgang can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Biffman and Wolfgang drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Biffman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Biffman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Cottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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23
179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Solid 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson feints and then cracks Cottle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cottle down.
Arbenson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arbenson throws and low kick but Cottle moves out of range easily.
Cottle checks a leg kick.
Arbenson 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.
Cottle takes one to the chin there.
Cottle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arbenson can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbenson.
Cottle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arbenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cottle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cottle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Arbenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arbenson thuds his shin into the meat of Cottle's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson lands a right hook to the body.
Arbenson instigates a clinch.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cottle is breathing heavily.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottle's face.
It looks like David Cottle has been cut.
Cottle goes for a takedown attempt but Arbenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cottle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arbenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arbenson is looking to slow Cottle down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arbenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Arbenson.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Arbenson taking a breather.
Cottle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arbenson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arbenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Arbenson presses Cottle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arbenson slowing the pace effectively.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arbenson.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
Arbenson lands a body punch.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cottle's face.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Arbenson is struggling to control the position.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Cottle's ribcage.
Arbenson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arbenson lands an elbow inside that Cottle shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arbenson lands an elbow just above Cottle 's eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arbenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cottle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arbenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cottle's defenses.
Cottle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cottle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Arbenson as the two fighters clinch.
Arbenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cottle's cut.
That's time! Cottle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cottle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arbenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arbenson misses with a low kick.
Arbenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cottle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arbenson lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Arbenson.
Cottle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arbenson circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arbenson.
Arbenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arbenson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arbenson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottle 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.
Arbenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cottle trying to control but Arbenson is working from the bottom.
Cottle tries to free his leg and advance position but Arbenson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cottle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arbenson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cottle has Arbenson in his guard.
Arbenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arbenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cottle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arbenson controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottle wants to improve his position but instead Arbenson has moved into half guard.
Arbenson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cottle is trying to maintain the position but Arbenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Arbenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottle tries to get to full guard but Arbenson has control of the leg.
Arbenson is looking to advance position but Cottle won't allow it.
Arbenson stalling.
Arbenson seems to be working for a kimura but Cottle defends the submission attempt.
Cottle wants to get back to full guard but Arbenson has mounted him!
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.
Arbenson controlling his opponent.
Arbenson wants to control the pace but Cottle is squirming around nicely.
Arbenson looking to finish Cottle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cottle!
Arbenson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Magus Arbenson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cottle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arbenson is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cottle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cottle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cottle takes one on the button.
Arbenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arbenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Cottle is predictable there
and Arbenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cottle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arbenson.
Cottle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arbenson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cottle gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cottle is tying to control. Arbenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arbenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cottle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arbenson trying to control from the bottom.
Arbenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cottle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cottle's back!
Arbenson is hanging on to Cottle's back as he tries to escape.
Cottle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Arbenson tightening his grip on Cottle, looking for the choke.
Cottle tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Cottle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arbenson controlling from the back.
Cottle tries to escape but Arbenson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Arbenson.
Arbenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arbenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arbenson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cottle is in real trouble here. Arbenson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cottle is tapping out! Arbenson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magus Arbenson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexei Karelin's chin.
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275 lbs
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226 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Karelin pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side.
Tony Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Karelin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karelin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karelin off to one side.
Karelin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard but Mendez has passed into side control.
Karelin is in a horrible position here. Mendez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karelin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez controlling the pace for now.
Karelin is looking to get to half guard.
Mendez landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez with a couple of short strikes.
Mendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mendez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Karelin is rocked!
Mendez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Karelin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Mendez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Mendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cents- Many Men. Wood is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. Will Connor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hade Wood's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hade Wood!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood connects with a jab.
It looks like Will Connor has been cut.
Connor throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connor.
Connor throws a head kick that half lands.
Connor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Connor tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood lands the left hand.
Connor misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood slips a jab from Connor.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Wood lands.
Connor throws a front kick aimed at Wood's knee but Wood avoids it well.
Wood digs a good hook to Connor's body.
A leg kick checked by Wood.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
Connor scores with a one two! Wood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor wants to clinch.
Wood jabs at Connor's body.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connor.
Connor misses with an uppercut.
Wood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor is trying to buck Wood off.
Wood working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Wood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Connor is not content to let Wood control the position.
Connor tries to bench press Wood off him but Wood keeps the position.
Wood working the ground and pound.
Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wood controls the position.
Wood swings around for an armbar but Connor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wood's guard.
Wood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood working for a triangle but Connor defends it easily.
Wood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Connor 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 Wood.
Connor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wood. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Connor.
Good leg kick by Connor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connor!
Connor is looking to clinch.
Wood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Connor throws a hook but Wood blocks it.
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Connor tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Connor.
Wood takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Connor manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wood walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Connor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connor slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Connor has managed to clinch.
Connor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Connor.
Knees to the body from Connor.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but Connor keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Connor.
Connor seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
Wood avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Wood has had enough of the clinch but Connor keeps him there for the moment.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
Connor is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Connor into the cage.
Connor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor tries to stall but Wood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Connor controls his hands.
Wood tries to break the clinch but Connor is controlling the position.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wood looking for a takedown.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Will Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hade Wood.
Connor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a body punch.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood jumps guard but Connor stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wood jumps guard but Connor stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Connor connects with a knee to the head.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Connor landing knees to the body.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Connor prevents Wood from breaking the clinch.
Connor landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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.
Wood jumps guard but Connor stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood letting Connor take a breather here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from Connor.
Wood avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Connor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Connor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Connor'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.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Connor tries to land a front kick but Wood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood misses with the combination.
Will Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Connor drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to break the clinch but Connor is controlling the position.
The is referee keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Connor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor is trying to stall.
Connor crunches a lovely knee into Wood's ribcage.
Wood avoiding damage as Connor throws knees to the body.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Connor landing knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Connor is trying to stall.
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.
Wood prevents a body shot from Connor.
Connor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Wood wants to break free but Connor has control.
Connor lands a body punch.
Wood tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Wood drops back down to his feet.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Connor gets underhooks to prevent Wood's takedown attempt.
Connor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood is trying to break the clinch but Connor has him pressed against the cage.
Wood is trying to stall.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood jumps guard but Connor stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Will Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hade Wood.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Connor is working Wood over against the cage.
Connor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Connor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor is trying to stall.
Connor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four 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.
Connor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connor defending well though.
Connor tries to get to full guard but Wood has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wood is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hade Wood just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Connor walks into a left hand.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Wood.
Connor throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor lands with a slapping head kick.
Hade Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor struggling a bit here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Connor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it.
Wood is trying to work for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
Connor is trying to get back to full guard.
Wood misses with a head shot. Connor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Connor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Connor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Connor crunches a lovely knee into Wood's ribcage.
Connor slows down the pace here.
Connor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wood taking a breather.
Connor lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor scores a nice knee to the body.
Connor lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood is looking to break free of the clinch but Connor has double underhooks.
Wood jumps guard but Connor stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood fails to pull guard.
Will Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hade Wood.
Connor has Wood pushed against the cage.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Connor landing knees to the body.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Wood.
Connor lands a knee to the body.
Connor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wood throws a hook but Connor blocks it.
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.
Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Connor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Connor misses with a hook to the body
so Wood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wood stops Connor from standing up.
Wood stands and throws Connor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Connor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Connor 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.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Will Connor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will Connor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connor, right into the meat.
Connor moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Connor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Will Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hade Wood.
Wood tightens his grip and picks Connor up, before dumping him to the ground. Connor manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood being controlled here momentarily.
Wood wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
Wood prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connor working a defensive guard here.
Wood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wood trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connor.
Connor is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
A jab from Connor finds it's way through Wood's defenses.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Connor's ribs.
Connor scores with the left hand. Wood knows he should have avoided that one.
Will Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Connor dodges the ground and pound from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor holds on to Wood's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wood tries for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
Connor struggling a bit here.
Connor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wood trying to mount his opponent but Connor defends it.
Connor controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Connor tries to kick Wood off but Wood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connor wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Connor is staying active underneath Wood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Connor controlling the position for now.
Connor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hade Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor wants to stand and escape but Wood is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Will Connor.
I think Connor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Connor!
Will Connor is the new lightweight champion!
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