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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Draven!
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, Dan Draven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel Draven checks a low kick from Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dan Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Draven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dan Draven.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniel Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dan Draven.
Dan Draven wants to clinch up but Daniel Draven keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dan Draven.
Dan Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel Draven tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dan Draven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dan Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Draven manages to break the clinch.
Dan Draven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Dan Draven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daniel Draven.
Daniel Draven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dan Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dan Draven tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniel Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Draven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan Draven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dan Draven prevents a body shot from Daniel Draven.
Dan Draven changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniel Draven fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dan Draven.
Dan Draven rushes Daniel Draven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dan Draven works on Daniel Draven's body with a couple of short punches.
Dan Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniel Draven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dan Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dan Draven tries to circle away but Daniel Draven has him pinned against the cage.
Dan Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniel Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan Draven is fighting off a takedown attempt but Daniel Draven is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dan Draven to the mat. Dan Draven regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dan Draven is pulling down on Daniel Draven's head to control his posture.
Dan Draven looks gassed!
Daniel Draven wants to stand but Dan Draven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daniel Draven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Draven passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dan Draven misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniel Draven wants to take a breather but Dan Draven is having none of it.
Dan Draven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dan Draven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dan Draven striking from his own guard.
Dan Draven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Draven looking to sit in guard and control but Dan Draven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dan Draven looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dan Draven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniel Draven works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniel Draven trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dan Draven gets to his feet - Daniel Draven follows without any prompting.
Dan Draven rushes Daniel Draven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniel Draven jumps guard but Dan Draven stands there with Daniel Draven around his waist. Daniel Draven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dan Draven slowing the pace effectively.
Dan Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniel Draven backwards.
Dan Draven prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Draven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Draven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan Draven.
Dan Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniel Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniel Draven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dan Draven's waist but Dan Draven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniel Draven off to one side.
Daniel Draven misses with a two punch combination.
Dan Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniel Draven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dan Draven rushes Daniel Draven and presses him up against the cage.
Daniel Draven has had enough of the clinch but Dan Draven keeps him there for the moment.
Dan Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniel Draven backwards.
Dan Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Draven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Daniel Draven.
Daniel Draven shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dan Draven moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Draven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dan Draven dives in and grabs Daniel Draven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniel Draven pushes down on Dan Draven's head and hops out.
Daniel Draven throws a series of punches but Dan Draven avoids them all with ease.
Daniel Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dan Draven blocks a head kick by Daniel Draven.
Daniel Draven stuffs the takedown.
Daniel Draven shoots in but no luck this time.
Dan Draven keeps the fight on the outside.
Dan Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniel Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dan Draven moves into the clinch successfully.
Dan Draven tries to circle away but Daniel Draven has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dan Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Draven throws a body punch but Daniel Draven moves out of range.
Daniel Draven gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dan Draven looking for a sweep but Daniel Draven has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dan Draven is squirming around, avoiding Daniel Draven's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel Draven is really struggling to control Dan Draven but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dan Draven regains half guard.
Dan Draven gets full guard.
Daniel Draven stopping the sweep attempt from Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniel Draven trying to control but Dan Draven is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dan Draven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dan Draven is looking to stand up but Daniel Draven isn't so interested in that idea.
Dan Draven working a defensive guard here.
Daniel Draven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daniel Draven has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dan Draven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dan Draven tries to lock up and control but Daniel Draven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan Draven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniel Draven tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dan Draven is desperately trying to improve his position but Daniel Draven has a good base and remains in mount.
Daniel Draven in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daniel Draven wants to finish this one by submission but Dan Draven is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daniel Draven.
Dan Draven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dan Draven makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Daniel Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel Draven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniel Draven moves in looking to clinch but Dan Draven pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Draven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dan Draven checks it well.
Daniel Draven misses with a straight right.
Dan Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Daniel Draven looking to slow down the pace here.
Dan Draven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniel Draven backwards.
Dan Draven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniel Draven backwards.
Dan Draven lands an uppercut.
Dan Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniel Draven wants a takedown but no success here.
Dan Draven lands an uppercut.
Dan Draven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniel Draven uses from the top position.
Daniel Draven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan Draven wants to stand up but Daniel Draven is controlling him.
Dan Draven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dan Draven 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Draven 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dan Draven is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniel Draven.
Dan Draven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniel Draven finds it's way round the side to connect with Dan Draven's head.
Dan Draven tries to clinch up.
Dan Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan Draven tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniel Draven sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dan Draven somewhat.
Dan Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniel Draven.
Dan Draven blocks a head kick by Daniel Draven.
Dan Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel Draven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dan Draven is staying active underneath Daniel Draven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dan Draven can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dan Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel Draven wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan Draven gets full guard.
Daniel Draven passes into half guard.
Dan Draven misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dan Draven is trying to control but can't.
Dan Draven blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniel Draven.
Daniel Draven is looking to take a break and control but Dan Draven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dan Draven trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniel Draven decides to stand up.
Dan Draven wants to clinch.
Dan Draven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniel Draven lands a really nice looking cross but Dan Draven seems unphased.
Dan Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniel Draven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dan Draven's waist but Dan Draven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniel Draven off to one side.
Dan Draven moves into the clinch.
Dan Draven lands a nice uppercut.
Dan Draven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daniel Draven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dan Draven is keeping busy.
Dan Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dan Draven.
A head punch on the inside from Daniel Draven fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dan Draven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniel Draven's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven is trying to break the clinch but Dan Draven has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Draven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dan Draven is struggling to control the position.
Dan Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniel Draven can't get the takedown.
A short left from Dan Draven.
A nice left hand lands by Dan Draven.
Daniel Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dan Draven has him pressed against the cage.
Daniel Draven manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Draven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dan Draven sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Draven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel Draven tries to keep at a distance but Dan Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daniel Draven takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniel Draven.
Daniel Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Draven tries to keep at a distance but Dan Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daniel Draven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dan Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Draven stalling in the clinch but Dan Draven improves position.
Dan Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel Draven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dan Draven's waist but Dan Draven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniel Draven off to one side.
Dan Draven clinches but Daniel Draven breaks the clinch
and Daniel Draven counters with a leg kick.
Dan Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniel Draven, pushing him back against the cage.
Dan Draven lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniel Draven has had enough of the clinch but Dan Draven keeps him there for the moment.
Dan Draven breaks the clinch.
Dan Draven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniel Draven is trying to break free.
Dan Draven works on Daniel Draven's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniel Draven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dan Draven.
Dan Draven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniel Draven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Draven throws a nice looking combination but Dan Draven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Daniel Draven.
I think Dan Draven 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Draven!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross has chosen Adrenaline 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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170 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Andersson!
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, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andersson throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
Cross lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Daniel Andersson has been cut.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross connects with a high kick.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andersson wants to break free but Cross has control.
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersson wants to clinch.
Cross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andersson closes the distance and clinches.
Andersson tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Cross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Andersson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andersson counters with a series of strikes. Cross will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersson tries to bum rush Cross with a series of wild strikes but Cross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
A head kick from Cross lands but Andersson takes it in his stride.
Cross tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Cross lands a head kick!
Andersson is rocked!
Cross steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Andersson is out on his feet! Cross sets himself and nearly takes Andersson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Cross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bills has chosen Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Davydenko!
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, Bud Bills!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davydenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Bills swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bills misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Davydenko. No joy for Bills on that attempt.
Davydenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dragan Davydenko has been cut.
Bills dives in and grabs Davydenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davydenko pushes down on Bills's head and hops out.
Davydenko tries to clinch there but Bills circles away.
Bills will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davydenko moves into the clinch.
Davydenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bills.
Davydenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bills avoids it.
Bills takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davydenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bills is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Bills as the two fighters clinch.
Bills controlling the action here for a moment.
Davydenko stops a takedown attempt from Bills.
Dragan Davydenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bills.
Bills blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bills pulls Davydenko into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bills throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davydenko's guard.
Bills wants to stand but Davydenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Davydenko wants to stand and escape but Bills is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davydenko is breathing heavily.
Bills being controlled here momentarily.
Bills drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bills jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bills trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davydenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bills.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davydenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bills was covering up waiting for the punch and Davydenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bills is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bills doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bills trying to strike off his back.
Bills pulls Davydenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Davydenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Bills throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bills has his foot on Davydenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davydenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Bills wants to stand up but Davydenko is controlling him.
Bills throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davydenko postures up.
Bills has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davydenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bills trying to keep a closed guard but Davydenko is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Bills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragan Davydenko's cut.
That's time! Davydenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bills scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davydenko is looking to escape.
Bills stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bills clinches up against the cage.
Bills is trying to stall.
Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bills lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davydenko.
Bills controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bills tries to stall but Davydenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bills has Davydenko pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bills is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bills throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bills's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bills landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bills breaks the clinch.
Bills scores with a jab.
Bills stalks Davydenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davydenko's face. Davydenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Bills misses with a double jab.
Bud Bills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bills shoots in but no luck this time.
Bills throws a right hand that Davydenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Davydenko also avoids with ease.
Davydenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bills throws a right and a left that Davydenko avoids nicely.
Bills scores with a hook.
Bud Bills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bills throws a right hand that Davydenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Davydenko also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bills throws a combination. Davydenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bills tries to clinch but Davydenko is having none of it.
Bills throws a leg kick but Davydenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davydenko.
Bills thows a body shot but no joy.
Davydenko slips a jab and a cross from Bills.
Bills misses with a head kick.
Davydenko clinches but Bills breaks the clinch
and Bills counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davydenko pushes Bills up against the cage in a clinch.
Bills blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davydenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bills closes the distance and clinches up with Davydenko, looking for a takedown. Bills pushes Davydenko against the cage but Davydenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bills tries to keep at a distance but Davydenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bills is trying to break the clinch but Davydenko has him pressed against the cage.
Bills avoiding damage as Davydenko throws knees to the body.
Davydenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bills connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davydenko's face.
Bills breaks the clinch.
Bills closes the distance and clinches.
Bills breaks from the clinch.
Bills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davydenko moves away.
Bills scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bills lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Davydenko tries to clinch up
and Bills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bills throws a front kick aimed at Davydenko's knee but Davydenko avoids it well.
Bills buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bills misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bills avoiding damage as Davydenko throws knees to the body.
Bills's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davydenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bills throws and low kick but Davydenko moves out of range easily.
Bills moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davydenko avoids the head kick by Bills.
Bills fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Bills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dragan Davydenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Bills does no damage.
Davydenko blocks a jab.
Bills wants to clinch.
Bills moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bills circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davydenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bills throws a series of punches but Davydenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko leaves Bills with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davydenko looks to clinch
and Bills counters with a stiff right hand.
Bills shoots in looking for a takedown. Davydenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davydenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davydenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bills counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davydenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bills is controlling him.
Bills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davydenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davydenko is looking to stand up but Bills isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bills wants to control from the top but Davydenko keeps moving.
Davydenko is looking to stand up but Bills isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bills tries to work over Davydenko's front leg with a kick but Davydenko checks it.
Bills drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bills drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bills jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bills trying to control but Davydenko is working from the bottom.
Davydenko is trying to keep Bills in close.
Dragan Davydenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bills tries to free his leg and advance position but Davydenko is retaining full guard.
Bills scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bills passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bills cracks Davydenko with a big elbow.
Bud Bills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davydenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bills.
Davydenko is being controlled here.
Bills working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Bills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bills 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Bills!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esai Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tiefutu - Tiefutu. Shang Tsung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esai Maeda!
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, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsung swivels and escapes.
Esai Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a two punch combination.
Maeda tries to bum rush Tsung with a series of wild strikes but Tsung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsung moves into the clinch.
Tsung has Maeda pushed against the cage.
Tsung misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsung misses with a knee strike.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsung looking to throw knees to the head but Maeda is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung misses with a knee to the head.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but Maeda blocks with his arms.
Tsung scores with a knee to the head.
Tsung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsung looks gassed!
Tsung tries to land knees in the clinch but Maeda avoids the damage to the body.
Tsung misses with a knee to the head.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Tsung.
Tsung holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Tsung stalling in the clinch.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esai Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but Maeda blocks it.
Tsung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maeda as Tsung tries to tie him up.
Maeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsung misses with a knee strike.
Tsung misses with a knee strike.
Maeda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maeda working hard to break the clinch.
Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsung gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but Maeda blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Tsung holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tsung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maeda blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maeda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsung gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
Maeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsung misses with a knee strike.
Maeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but Maeda blocks with his arms.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsung tries a knee to the head but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda tries to break the clinch but Tsung is controlling the position.
Tsung trying to control the position but instead, Maeda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tsung into the cage.
Tsung looking to throw knees to the head but Maeda is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
Tsung tries to land a knee to the head but Maeda blocks with his arms.
Tsung keeps control of Maeda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that 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.
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Tsung won't allow it.
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tsung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsung defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsung pushes Maeda off looking to stand but Maeda dives back in and keeps control.
Maeda trying to control the action but Tsung is working from the bottom.
Maeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsung sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsung is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsung ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Esai Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsung.
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.
Tsung tries to clinch there but Maeda circles away.
Tsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esai Maeda dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maeda throws a jab when Tsung was well out of range.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsung tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Tsung's shoulder, as Tsung tries to avoid the shot.
Tsung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsung tries to clinch up.
Tsung takes one on the button.
Shang Tsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsung dodges the punch combination from Maeda.
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.
Tsung is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tsung. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esai Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsung tries to clinch there but Maeda circles away.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsung tries to clinch up but Maeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Tsung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsung 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Tsung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Hoover!
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, Larry Joe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoover clinches.
Hoover wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover keeps control of Joe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoover wants to clinch.
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoover has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Franklin Hoover has been cut.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Hoover shoots in.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Hoover is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Hoover scores with a sloppy right hand. Joe should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe throws a combination that misses
and Hoover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Hoover wants to stand up but Joe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Joe is looking to control Hoover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joe avoid being mounted?
Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoover.
Joe trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Hoover there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoover tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Hoover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoover scores with a four punch combination!
Hoover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoover is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Hoover's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Hoover tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
Joe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoover fails with the takedown
and Joe counters with a three punch combo that has Hoover backing up. Hoover nods at Joe to acknowledge the strikes.
Franklin Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants a takedown.
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a left right combination that sends Hoover crashing to the mat - Joe wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hoover out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Joe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Quinlan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quinlan!
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, Mitch Robertson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinlan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Quinlan advances nicely into full mount.
Quinlan has control of Robertson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Robertson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Quinlan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Robertson is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinlan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quinlan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Robertson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robertson shrugs it off.
Quinlan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Quinlan takes Robertson's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is really stuck here.
Robertson showing good submission defense here.
Quinlan is hanging on to Robertson's back as he tries to escape.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Quinlan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Quinlan.
Robertson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quinlan prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.
Robertson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quinlan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robertson!
Robertson working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Quinlan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quinlan moves to the back position.
Robertson breaks Quinlan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quinlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quinlan defends well.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quinlan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quinlan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinlan 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.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinlan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quinlan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robertson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quinlan, into his guard.
Robertson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinlan's head.
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.
Robertson drops back looking for a leg! Quinlan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quinlan manages to kick Robertson off! Robertson jumps back into Quinlan's guard.
Quinlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Quinlan is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinlan is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quinlan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Quinlan's legs - danger averted.
Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quinlan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quinlan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quinlan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson tries to buck Quinlan off but Quinlan is having none of it.
Quinlan tries for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Quinlan working away.
Quinlan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Robertson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quinlan forces the positional change into back control.
Robertson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quinlan gets his way!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quinlan working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinlan doesn't have the hooks in and Robertson manages to turn into his guard.
Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quinlan is on top in guard.
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Quinlan defends easily.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Quinlan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Robertson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Quinlan's back instead.
Quinlan breaks Robertson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson is looking for a triangle but Quinlan pushes his legs off easily.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinlan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quinlan has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Quinlan 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.
Quinlan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robertson is looking for a triangle but Quinlan pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan 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.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Quinlan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robertson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quinlan, into his guard.
Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Quinlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Quinlan wants to pass the guard but Robertson is defending well.
Quinlan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quinlan moves to take his opponent's back.
Quinlan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robertson is defending well though. Quinlan let's go of the attempt for now.
Quinlan is not going to allow Robertson to sit and survive in this position.
Quinlan looking to break Robertson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robertson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quinlan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Robertson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Quinlan.
Robertson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Quinlan 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!
Quinlan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinlan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinlan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quinlan is aware though and is defending well.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Quinlan defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinlan drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Quinlan off! Quinlan jumps back into Robertson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Quinlan frees his head nicely. Oh but Robertson has switched to an armbar! Quinlan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mitch Robertson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Silva!
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, George Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
George Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
George Silva wants to stand but Damian Silva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Damian Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
George Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damian Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Damian Silva's legs - danger averted.
George Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damian Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Damian Silva's legs - danger averted.
Damian Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
George Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Damian Silva is proving hard to escape from.
George Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damian Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Damian Silva's legs - danger averted.
George Silva wants to stand but Damian Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Damian Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George Silva wants to stand but Damian Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Damian Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
George Silva is looking to stand up but Damian Silva won't let him.
Damian Silva working for a triangle but George Silva defends it easily.
George Silva gets to his feet - Damian Silva follows without any prompting.
Damian Silva tries for a takedown but George Silva circles away easily
and Damian Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damian Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Damian Silva.
George Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Damian Silva is controlling him well.
Damian Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, George Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
George Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Damian Silva is controlling him well.
Damian Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George Silva defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Damian Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, George Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
George Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Damian Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Damian Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Damian Silva is controlling him well.
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.
Damian Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George Silva pushes Damian Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Damian Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Damian Silva tries for a kimura but George Silva is defending well.
George Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
George Silva lands with a cross.
Damian Silva shoots and misses
and George Silva counters with a two punch combo.
George Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damian Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by George Silva.
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 Damian Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Damian Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
George Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Damian Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for George Silva!
Damian Silva breaks from George Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Damian Silva.
George Silva tries to buck Damian Silva off but he can't manage it.
Damian Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
George Silva bucks Damian Silva off and manages to get back to his feet!
George Silva scores with a takedown into Damian Silva's guard.
George Silva wants to stand but Damian Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damian Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George Silva wants to get up but he can't break Damian Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
George Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damian Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Damian Silva's legs - danger averted.
Damian Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George Silva tries to stand but Damian Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Damian Silva working for a triangle but George Silva defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Silva preventing the sweep.
Damian Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George Silva tries to stand but Damian Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Damian Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damian Silva is working an open guard so George Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
George Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Damian Silva dodges the punch combination from George Silva.
George Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Silva looks to land a combination but Damian Silva avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by George Silva!
George Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damian Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Silva scores with a body shot.
Damian Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Damian Silva slips a jab and a cross from George Silva.
George Silva lands with a nice combination. Damian Silva backs away looking to recover.
George Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
George Silva closes the distance and pushes Damian Silva back into the cage.
George Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damian Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damian Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George Silva is defended easily by Damian Silva.
George Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damian Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damian Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
George Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Damian Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
George Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Damian Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George Silva defends well.
Damian Silva has a closed guard, preventing George Silva from standing up.
George Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Damian Silva.
George Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Damian Silva's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Damian Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Damian Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
George Silva is pushing Damian Silva's head away, looking to escape. Damian Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Damian Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damian Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by George Silva, who protects the arm well.
George Silva wants to get back to his feet but Damian Silva drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Damian Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damian Silva working for a submission but George Silva is keeping him at bay.
George Silva is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Damian Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
George Silva tries to buck Damian Silva off but he can't manage it.
Damian Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Damian Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
George Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damian Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, George Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
George Silva squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Damian Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that George Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Damian Silva working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. George Silva turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Damian Silva off and cradles George Silva's limp body as Damian Silva celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Damian Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gi Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: old batman theme song. On his way into the cage it seems that Gi Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gi Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gi Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones wants to slow Wayne down by chopping away at his legs.
Gi Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to stand up but Wayne isn't so interested in that idea.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Wayne prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wayne is controlling him.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Jones.
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Wayne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones is trying to stand.
Wayne jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wayne looks gassed!
Wayne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wayne is controlling him well.
Wayne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wayne's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Jones wants to stand but Wayne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wayne has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wayne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Wayne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Gi Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne'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.
Jones works over Wayne's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Wayne down! Jones is looking to finish but Wayne is intelligently defending himself.
Wayne is rocked!
Jones gets to his feet - Wayne follows without any prompting.
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wayne seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Wayne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayne circles away.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wayne colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wayne is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gi Jones!
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