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GAMMA #66 Knuckle vs Henderson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Robicheaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Robicheaux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robicheaux blocks a leg kick.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robicheaux on the ground.
Robicheaux regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robicheaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into side control.
Robicheaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robicheaux looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Robicheaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robicheaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Robicheaux gets full guard.
Robicheaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robicheaux looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robicheaux looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez cracks Robicheaux with a solid left hand.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robicheaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robicheaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robicheaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Robicheaux is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robicheaux is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robicheaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Robicheaux tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robicheaux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lopez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Robicheaux to the mat. Robicheaux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robicheaux has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Robicheaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robicheaux looking to control.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robicheaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robicheaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robicheaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robicheaux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robicheaux wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robicheaux lands with a right hand.
Robicheaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Dante Lopez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robicheaux scores with a body shot.
Robicheaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Robicheaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Robicheaux pushes his legs off easily.
Robicheaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robicheaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robicheaux drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Robicheaux off! Robicheaux jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Robicheaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robicheaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robicheaux wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robicheaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robicheaux wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robicheaux throws a big shot that misses.
Robicheaux throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robicheaux walks into a jab.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robicheaux.
A head kick from Lopez lands but Robicheaux takes it in his stride.
Robicheaux lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robicheaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez is staying active underneath Robicheaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez trying to control but Robicheaux postures up.
Robicheaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Robicheaux is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Robicheaux seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Robicheaux is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robicheaux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Robicheaux eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is not content to let Robicheaux control the position.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
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.
Robicheaux seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lopez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robert Robicheaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Solrac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Runner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Solrac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solrac misses with a straight right.
Runner fails to land the takedown.
Runner has a takedown stuffed.
Solrac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Solrac moves nicely into side control.
Solrac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Solrac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runner, who protects the arm well.
Solrac in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Solrac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solrac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solrac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Solrac looks gassed!
Runner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Runner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runner is trying to control the action in half guard but Solrac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Runner is looking for a kimura but Solrac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Runner to get the leverage.
Solrac is trying to maintain the position but Runner is very close to passing his half guard.
Solrac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solrac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runner moves into full mount! Solrac won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solrac is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Runner locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Solrac is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Runner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilho Nakkisormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vilho Nakkisormi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkisormi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakkisormi has a takedown stuffed.
Brandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakkisormi in the body.
Brandt blocks a jab.
Nakkisormi moves out of range as Brandt throws a body kick.
Brandt throws an overhand right that lands on Nakkisormi's shoulder, as Nakkisormi tries to avoid the shot.
Nakkisormi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandt is fending him off so far but Nakkisormi persists. Nope, Brandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Nakkisormi as he checks the leg kick.
Brandt tries to score with a low kick but Nakkisormi moves his leg out of the way.
Nakkisormi checks a leg kick nicely.
Brandt throws a nice head kick!
Brandt tries a low kick but Nakkisormi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brandt is looking to chop away at Nakkisormi's legs.
An inside leg kick from Brandt misses.
Brandt misses with a hook.
Nakkisormi misses with a takedown attempt - Brandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vilho Nakkisormi.
Brandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakkisormi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakkisormi's calf.
Brandt thumps Nakkisormi with a low kick.
Nakkisormi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakkisormi looks gassed!
Nakkisormi shoots in and drives through. Brandt sprawls well.
Brandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakkisormi dodges the punch combination from Brandt.
Ryan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandt.
A good leg kick by Brandt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt lands with a hook. Nakkisormi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brandt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brandt misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandt.
Brandt scores with a leg kick.
Brandt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakkisormi will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakkisormi.
Nakkisormi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandt throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandt. That snapped Nakkisormi's head back.
Brandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakkisormi's head.
Brandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandt scores with a leg kick.
Brandt with a nice cross.
Brandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakkisormi is out of range and Brandt settles back down.
Brandt throws a front kick aimed at Nakkisormi's knee but Nakkisormi avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakkisormi. That did some damage!
Brandt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakkisormi's head.
Brandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brandt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nakkisormi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan Brandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakkisormi. That did some damage!
Brandt thumps Nakkisormi with a low kick.
Brandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakkisormi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brandt is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakkisormi.
Nakkisormi is looking for submissions but instead, Brandt has regained full guard.
Brandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakkisormi can do to turn this around?
Nakkisormi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakkisormi is one step ahead there.
Brandt pulls Nakkisormi in close to prevent any damage.
Nakkisormi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brandt dives on top into guard.
Brandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brandt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brandt trying to control but Nakkisormi is working from the bottom.
Brandt is sitting in close to Nakkisormi's body. Nakkisormi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brandt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brandt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakkisormi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vilho Nakkisormi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benny Cocacola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco has chosen Have a Nice Day as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Cocacola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocacola feints and as Macarenco raises his hands in defense, Cocacola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocacola gets to his feet. Macarenco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Macarenco as Cocacola shoots in.
Macarenco avoids the head kick by Cocacola.
A swing and a miss from Cocacola.
Macarenco shoots in for a double leg but Cocacola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macarenco fails with the takedown
and Cocacola counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macarenco!
Macarenco gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macarenco is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cocacola pulls his head out easily.
Macarenco is looking for a sweep. Cocacola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macarenco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cocacola seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
Macarenco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macarenco looks gassed!
Cocacola gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cocacola throws a hook to the side of Macarenco's head but Macarenco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cocacola gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cocacola controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macarenco actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Cocacola 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.
Cocacola decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benny Cocacola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cocacola throws a lazy right hand but Macarenco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cocacola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cocacola misses with an uppercut.
Cocacola throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cocacola. That's going to slow Macarenco down.
Cocacola cracks the inside of Macarenco's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola misses with a wild combination.
Macarenco stuffs the takedown.
Cocacola connects with a body shot.
Cocacola moves in looking to clinch but Macarenco pushes him off.
Cocacola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cocacola thows a body shot but no joy.
Macarenco fails with the takedown
and Cocacola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Macarenco's guard.
Benny Cocacola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Macarenco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macarenco working for a triangle but Cocacola defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Cocacola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cocacola gets a takedown into half guard.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
Macarenco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocacola gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Macarenco swats away the attempt to clinch by Cocacola.
Cocacola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cocacola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macarenco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cocacola stands up from Macarenco's guard - Cocacola perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cocacola tries to clinch but Macarenco moves out of range.
Macarenco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola 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.
A big right from Cocacola misses.
No luck for Cocacola with that takedown attempt.
Cocacola throws the left hand but Macarenco avoids the punch easily.
Benny Cocacola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Macarenco as he checks the leg kick.
Macarenco shoots and misses
enabling Cocacola to counter with a crisp jab.
Macarenco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cocacola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cocacola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macarenco is looking to regain half guard here but Cocacola keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cocacola's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cocacola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macarenco actively working from the bottom here.
Cocacola decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cocacola misses with an uppercut. Macarenco saw that one coming.
Macarenco walks into a jab.
Macarenco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cocacola is fending him off so far but Macarenco persists. Nope, Cocacola circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Cocacola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cocacola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cocacola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macarenco swivels and escapes.
Cocacola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macarenco.
Cocacola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macarenco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macarenco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macarenco looks for a takedown but Cocacola sprawls well.
Macarenco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cocacola but Cocacola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocacola stuffs the takedown.
Benny Cocacola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Macarenco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macarenco has his takedown stuffed
and Cocacola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco looking for subs off his back but Cocacola has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cocacola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macarenco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macarenco looking for submissions off his back.
Benny Cocacola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cocacola passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macarenco is trying to escape the mount.
Macarenco tries to improve his position but Cocacola has taken his back! Cocacola has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Macarenco tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cocacola pushes Macarenco away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benny Cocacola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Bobberson is avoiding it.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Bobberson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Bobberson sprawls well.
Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer won't allow Bobberson to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer tries to kick Bobberson off but Bobberson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bobberson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Bobberson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Bobberson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to stand up here but Bobberson is controlling him well.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobberson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer tries to roll over but Bobberson keeps him under control.
Well, if Bobberson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobberson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer trying to remain calm as Bobberson controls from the top position.
Bobberson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hammer is trying to escape and Bobberson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hammer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bobberson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Bobberson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Casper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lolo Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Casper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Casper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Casper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lolo Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Casper.
Perez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Casper sprawls well initially but Perez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez drops an elbow to the side of Casper's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Casper looking for submissions off his back.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Casper looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Perez.
Perez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casper looking for submissions off his back.
Perez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perez winds up and cracks Casper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Casper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Casper looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Perez lands with a punch from half guard.
Casper looking for submissions off his back.
Perez working the head and body with strikes.
Casper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Perez slips a nice elbow through Casper's hands, connecting with Casper's forehead.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Casper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perez scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Casper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.
Casper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perez working the head and body with strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Perez lands in his opponent's guard.
Casper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perez landing some decent shots from guard.
Casper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Perez stacks Casper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Perez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez looks up at the clock and then as Casper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Perez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Casper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perez trying to control the position but Casper is working away.
Casper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Casper is trying to get back to half guard.
Casper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perez's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Perez there.
Casper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Casper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Perez slips a nice elbow through Casper's hands, connecting with Casper's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perez moves into the clinch successfully.
Casper lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Casper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Perez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Perez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Casper gets back to half guard.
Perez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez winds up and cracks Casper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Casper is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Perez 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.
Casper actively working from the bottom here.
Casper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casper is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perez scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Perez 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.
Casper drops back looking for a leg! Perez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perez manages to kick Casper off! Casper jumps back into Perez's guard.
Casper pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casper pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perez connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Casper.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Perez trying to control the position.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Casper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Casper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perez working Casper over with strikes.
Casper is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perez pulls his head out easily.
Perez wants to control but Casper is keeping him busy.
Casper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Perez is working Casper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casper is keeping the position for now.
Casper has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Perez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Perez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Casper's guard.
Casper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Perez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Casper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Perez's back instead.
Perez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Perez is looking to get to half guard.
Casper looking to secure an arm triangle but Perez defends it well.
Casper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Casper's guard. A big mistake from Casper there, giving up the dominant position!
Casper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perez passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casper looking for submissions off his back.
Perez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez working over Casper with some ground and pound. Casper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Casper is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Perez pulls his head out easily.
Casper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casper taking some punishment here, with Perez in his half guard.
Perez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casper tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perez clinches.
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Casper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Casper manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casper has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez works over Casper with some ground and pound from guard.
Perez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lolo Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casper has momentary wrist control but Perez slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Casper has his foot on Perez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Casper has momentary wrist control but Perez slips an elbow through the middle.
Casper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez cracks Casper with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casper looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
Casper working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Casper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perez cracks Casper with a solid left hand.
Perez pushing down on Casper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Casper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyson Casper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lolo Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Casper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Perez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Heymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heymen has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cameron Hamilton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cameron Hamilton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Hamilton!
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, Jonathan Heymen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heymen drops Hamilton with a left right combo! Heymen follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hamilton is rocked!
Heymen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Hamilton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heymen clinches with his opponent.
Heymen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamilton seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Heymen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Heymen.
Heymen landing knees to the body.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.
Hamilton takes an elbow to the temple.
Heymen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heymen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heymen lands a big knee! That's hurt Hamilton! Oh, he's all over the place! Heymen lands another knee that sends Hamilton to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Heymen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itz comes into the arena with do you really want to hurt me blaring out of the sound system. Mac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fight Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cheez Itz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac shoots for a double leg takedown but Itz sprawls well. He's pushed Mac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Itz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Itz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mac.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Itz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mac throws a big right hand that misses.
Mac preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac advances position into side control!
Itz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Itz tries to get out of the position.
Mac trying to control the position but Itz is working away.
The strikes coming from Mac are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Mac crashes against the mat.
Itz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mac drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac stopping the sweep attempt from Itz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Itz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mac manages to get himself to full guard.
Itz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mac's head.
Mac has momentary wrist control but Itz slips an elbow through the middle.
Itz wants to pass the guard but Mac is keeping the position.
Itz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mac is trying to control the position but Itz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac looks gassed!
Itz is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itz passes Mac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Itz looking to finish Mac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mac!
Mac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itz unloading with bombs!
Itz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mac is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mac scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Itz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Itz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheez Itz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crabhands McKnuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Crabhands McKnuckle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Henderson's chin.
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Basic striking
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crabhands McKnuckle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws out a loose jab but McKnuckle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson shoots in and bounces McKnuckle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKnuckle has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
McKnuckle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKnuckle looking for a sweep. Not yet McKnuckle, not yet.
Henderson trying to control but McKnuckle is working from the bottom.
McKnuckle is trying to keep Henderson in close.
McKnuckle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKnuckle has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnuckle has an active guard here but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but McKnuckle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McKnuckle wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnuckle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnuckle trying to get back to full guard but Henderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McKnuckle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henderson throwing strikes here but McKnuckle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKnuckle tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
McKnuckle is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
McKnuckle can't escape the position.
Henderson landing shots from mount.
Henderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson prevents McKnuckle from getting the reversal.
Henderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKnuckle is squirming around, avoiding Henderson's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Henderson.
Henderson avoids the attempt from McKnuckle to control.
Henderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McKnuckle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKnuckle wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is landing with some decent strikes but McKnuckle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Henderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKnuckle working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnuckle is in all sorts of trouble here.
McKnuckle is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McKnuckle hang on?
McKnuckle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Henderson.
McKnuckle is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKnuckle tries to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Henderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McKnuckle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McKnuckle drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKnuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
McKnuckle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McKnuckle wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnuckle won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
McKnuckle tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
McKnuckle looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnuckle looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that McKnuckle sees coming a mile off.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKnuckle tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crabhands McKnuckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKnuckle shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henderson throws a strike but McKnuckle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing McKnuckle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnuckle wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKnuckle manages to get himself to full guard.
McKnuckle is looking for a triangle here but Henderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnuckle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dan Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson prevents McKnuckle from improving his position.
McKnuckle wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has passed into side control.
McKnuckle tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
McKnuckle working to try and regain half guard.
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.
McKnuckle is working hard here to advance position.
McKnuckle wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
McKnuckle tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.
Henderson lands with some strikes.
Henderson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns McKnuckle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McKnuckle is looking to get to half guard.
McKnuckle tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McKnuckle to the mat! McKnuckle manages to get full guard.
McKnuckle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson working to try and regain half guard.
McKnuckle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henderson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henderson!
McKnuckle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McKnuckle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Henderson has picked McKnuckle up and slammed him! McKnuckle can't keep hold of the triangle and Henderson manages to pass to side control!
Henderson cracks McKnuckle with a big right hand but McKnuckle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McKnuckle tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnuckle is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Henderson gets to mount! McKnuckle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McKnuckle wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
McKnuckle is trying desperately to improve position.
McKnuckle tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Henderson with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henderson tries to control but McKnuckle wriggling away.
Henderson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Henderson!
Dan Henderson is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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