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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Nobre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Spahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spahr has chosen Fight Inside as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Nobre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Spahr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobre looks for a takedown but Spahr sprawls well.
Spahr connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Spahr misses.
Spahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nobre is looking to clinch.
Spahr cracks Nobre with an uppercut from hell and Nobre crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Spahr's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Nobre is rocked!
It looks like Miguel Nobre has been cut.
Spahr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nobre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nobre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spahr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nobre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nobre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spahr lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Spahr thows a big elbow that misses.
Spahr thows a big elbow that misses.
Spahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nobre's head.
Nobre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nobre is breathing heavily.
Spahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nobre keeping moving, preventing Spahr from controlling successfully.
Nobre striking off his back but it's not causing Spahr any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahr trying to control but Nobre is working from the bottom.
Spahr won't allow Nobre to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nobre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Spahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nobre throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spahr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spahr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nobre controls Spahr momentarily but Spahr frees himself.
Spahr wants to control from the top but Nobre keeps moving.
Spahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahr is in close to Nobre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spahr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spahr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spahr chips away with some ground and pound.
Spahr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spahr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nobre had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spahr is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nobre Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spahr's back instead.
Nobre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spahr tries to roll but Nobre sticks to his back.
Spahr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nobre doesn't have the hooks in and Spahr manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spahr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spahr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spahr in particular looking to stall.
Nobre wants to control the action here but instead Spahr manages to pass to full mount!
Spahr avoids the attempt from Nobre to control.
Spahr lands a big elbow.
Spahr with a couple of short strikes.
Nobre tries to reverse the position but Spahr maintains control.
Spahr landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahr with good strikes from the mount here!
Nobre throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spahr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobre is looking to escape.
Nobre can't escape the position.
Spahr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spahr landing punches.
Spahr landing punches.
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr pushes him away.
Spahr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Spahr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spahr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr pushes him away.
Nobre throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spahr lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Spahr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Nobre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nobre tries to bum rush Spahr with a series of wild strikes but Spahr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spahr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A cross from Spahr lands.
Spahr throws a series of punches but Nobre avoids them all with ease.
Spahr misses with a low kick as Nobre jumps back.
Spahr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miguel Nobre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nobre drives through and clinches with Spahr against the cage.
Spahr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nobre regains guard.
Spahr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nobre keeping full guard, as Spahr tries to pass.
Nobre controls Spahr momentarily but Spahr frees himself.
Nobre thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nobre tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobre is looking for a triangle but Spahr pushes his legs off easily.
Spahr wants to control from the top but Nobre keeps moving.
Spahr cracks Nobre with a solid left hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spahr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spahr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nobre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miguel Nobre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nobre shoots and misses
and Spahr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nobre!
Spahr looking to control but Nobre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spahr with good strikes from the mount here!
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr pushes him away.
Spahr working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nobre hang on?
Nobre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr postures up.
Nobre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spahr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spahr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nobre tries to lock up and control but Spahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spahr lands a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spahr with a couple of short strikes.
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr postures up.
Spahr dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spahr lands a big elbow.
Spahr unloading with bombs!
Nobre is desperately trying to improve his position but Spahr has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spahr avoids the attempt from Nobre to control.
Spahr landing punches.
Nobre tries to hold on but Spahr postures up.
Nobre is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spahr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nobre tries to lock up and control but Spahr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spahr lands a big shot there that rocks Nobre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spahr working Nobre over with strikes here.
Nobre takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mike Spahr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spahr prevents Nobre from getting the reversal.
Nobre wants to hold on but Spahr pushes him away.
Spahr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nobre looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spahr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spahr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spahr avoids the attempt from Nobre to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spahr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nobre is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Spahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Nobre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nobre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spahr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nobre as he avoids it easily.
Nobre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Spahr counter with a right hand.
Nobre closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Spahr counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahr throws a sloppy head kick and Nobre moves out of range easily.
Nobre misses with a takedown attempt
and Spahr counters with a nice uppercut.
Spahr throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spahr cracks the inside of Nobre's front leg.
A left and a right from Spahr both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobre throws a combination that misses
and Spahr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nobre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spahr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nobre thinking.
Spahr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spahr lands with a cross.
Nobre closes the distance but Spahr moves to the side
and Spahr counters with a takedown into side control.
Spahr cracks Nobre with a big right hand but Nobre just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nobre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spahr is staying active underneath Nobre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nobre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spahr is pressing down on Nobre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spahr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spahr keeping full guard, as Nobre tries to pass.
Nobre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nobre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spahr scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nobre trying to control the position from guard on top but Spahr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spahr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nobre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spahr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spahr counters with a leg kick.
Nobre misses with a takedown attempt
and Spahr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Nobre trying to control from the bottom.
Nobre is doing well to control the position and prevent Spahr from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahr slips a nice elbow through Nobre's hands, connecting with Nobre's forehead.
Spahr blocks the strikes from Nobre.
Spahr working Nobre over with strikes.
Nobre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spahr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Spahr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nobre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spahr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spahr is in close to Nobre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spahr is stalling in the full guard.
Nobre pulls Spahr in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Spahr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nobre has his feet on Spahr's thighs here. He's pushed Spahr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spahr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Nobre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Move by Thousand Foot Krutch. Greg Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to joe blow's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe blow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! blow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. blow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from blow!
blow decides to stand back up. blow steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. blow tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag blow to the ground. blow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
blow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
blow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
blow stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed blow to get to half guard.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
blow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, blow escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by blow!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but blow is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to hold on but blow pushes him away.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
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.
blow controlling his opponent.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
blow controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe blow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
blow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
joe blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from blow does no damage.
blow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
blow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
blow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
blow moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bench press blow off him but blow keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
blow stands up.
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.
blow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
blow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
blow content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe blow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
blow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson is rocked!
blow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
blow trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blow slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson throws a strike from the bottom but blow passes into side control!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
blow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
joe blow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
blow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
joe blow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well blow 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe blow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett has chosen X-MEN as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Cruz!
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, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howlett did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Howlett is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Howlett defending well.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Howlett scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cruz manages to mount him!
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Howlett tries to buck Cruz off but he can't manage it.
Cruz forces the positional change into back control.
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
Howlett looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howlett doesn't escape.
Cruz lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cruz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Cruz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Howlett defends it nicely.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Howlett tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Howlett tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
It looks like John Cruz has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cruz's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Howlett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howlett misses with a knee strike.
Cruz dodges an elbow strike from Howlett.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett lands an elbow inside that Cruz shrugs off.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Howlett misses with a knee strike.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Howlett pushes off an throws an elbow but Cruz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howlett misses with an elbow strike.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz pulls Howlett into guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett preventing the sweep.
Cruz seems keen to control Howlett's posture.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz is pulling down on Howlett's head. It's preventing any offense from Howlett, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Howlett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Cruz's cut.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Howlett is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howlett sprawls well. Howlett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Howlett stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howlett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howlett manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Howlett won't let him.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz trying to control but Howlett is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Howlett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Howlett from standing up.
Howlett preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Howlett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Howlett from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Howlett.
I think Howlett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lee jorjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragen Reilly (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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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, lee jorjo!
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, Ragen Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jorjo looks for a takedown but Reilly sprawls well.
jorjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed jorjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
jorjo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reilly sprawls well. Reilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. jorjo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from jorjo. jorjo gets slowly back to his feet.
jorjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reilly but Reilly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
jorjo blocks a head kick by Reilly.
jorjo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reilly. Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jorjo.
Reilly throws a right and a left that jorjo avoids nicely.
Reilly lands a head kick. jorjo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from jorjo is defended easily by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
jorjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Reilly as jorjo shoots in.
jorjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reilly as he avoids it easily.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from jorjo. jorjo gets slowly back to his feet.
jorjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
lee jorjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jorjo is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jorjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
jorjo fails with a takedown attempt.
Reilly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jorjo backs up against the cage.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jorjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
jorjo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
jorjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly lands with a nice combination. jorjo backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
jorjo dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reilly!
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
jorjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ragen Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reilly stuffs the takedown.
Reilly is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but jorjo circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly throws a series of strikes that have jorjo backpedaling.
Reilly lands a head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for jorjo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Reilly throws a series of punches but jorjo moves out of range.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reilly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
jorjo dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Reilly scores with a four punch combination!
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by jorjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly which made him look bad.
Reilly throws a series of punches but jorjo avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reilly.
Reilly throws a series of punches but jorjo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jorjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jorjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragen Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly works over jorjo's head and body with a nice combination.
Reilly looks to land a combination but jorjo avoids it well.
jorjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed jorjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly throws a combination. jorjo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
lee jorjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Reilly. No joy for jorjo on that attempt.
jorjo shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
jorjo shoots in but no luck this time.
jorjo takes one on the button.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly throws a right hand that jorjo ducks under and follows up with a left that jorjo also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jorjo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reilly stalks jorjo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into jorjo's face. jorjo staggers backwards, shaken.
Reilly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jorjo backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Reilly.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether jorjo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reilly!
Reilly sizes up jorjo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reilly scores with a three punch combo!
Reilly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
jorjo dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reilly looks to land a combination. jorjo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Ragen Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jorjo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reilly scores with a push kick.
Reilly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by jorjo.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reilly!
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
jorjo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly connects with the punch.
Reilly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as jorjo backs up against the cage.
Reilly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but jorjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly scores with a head kick.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Reilly.
jorjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps jorjo's head back.
jorjo blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but jorjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jorjo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly stalks jorjo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into jorjo's face. jorjo staggers backwards, shaken.
jorjo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reilly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
jorjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Reilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reilly works over jorjo's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragen Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by jorjo.
jorjo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reilly is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
jorjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reilly sees it coming and defends easily.
Reilly moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly wants to stand up but jorjo is controlling him.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
jorjo taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard.
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.
Reilly decides to stand up.
Reilly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reilly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly lands a jab-cross combination.
jorjo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
jorjo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly swinging wilding here.
jorjo slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
jorjo dives in and grabs Reilly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes down on jorjo's head and hops out.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
jorjo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reilly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from jorjo.
Reilly looks to land a combination but jorjo avoids it well.
jorjo dives in and grabs Reilly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes down on jorjo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Reilly lands but jorjo takes it in his stride.
jorjo shoots in but Reilly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right hand that jorjo ducks under and follows up with a left that jorjo also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
jorjo fails to land the takedown.
Reilly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reilly scores with the left hand. jorjo knows he should have avoided that one.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly connects with a high kick.
Ragen Reilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reilly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reilly duly obliges.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
lee jorjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from jorjo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragen Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reilly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragen Reilly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce The Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Boxer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is beat it. Bruce The Boxer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glen Stanton's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce The Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Stanton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton scores with a shot to the body.
Stanton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stanton throws a nice looking combination but The Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Stanton.
The Boxer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stanton is trying to get back to half guard.
Stanton is trying to control The Boxer's posture but The Boxer avoids it.
The Boxer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stanton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The Boxer trying to control the action but Stanton is working from the bottom.
The Boxer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stanton tries to buck The Boxer off but The Boxer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Stanton is right now.
Stanton tries to bench press The Boxer off him but The Boxer keeps the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stanton throws a right hand that The Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that The Boxer also avoids with ease.
The Boxer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanton tries to bum rush The Boxer with a series of wild strikes but The Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Boxer dives in and grabs Stanton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanton pushes down on The Boxer's head and hops out.
Stanton misses with the combination.
The Boxer dodges the punch combination from Stanton.
The Boxer is looking to clinch but Stanton is avoiding it.
The Boxer fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stanton tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Boxer shoots in but Stanton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce The Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Boxer is breathing heavily.
The Boxer darts in trying to clinch
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
The Boxer is looking to clinch.
The Boxer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanton cracks The Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stanton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bruce The Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Boxer slips a jab and a cross from Stanton.
The Boxer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stanton swivels and escapes.
Stanton moves into the clinch.
Stanton wants to break free but The Boxer has control.
Stanton can't break the clinch.
Stanton tries to circle away but The Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Stanton is trying to break free.
Stanton is trying to break free.
The Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Stanton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stanton tries to break free but The Boxer pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Stanton.
Stanton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanton, pushing him back against the cage.
The Boxer keeps control of Stanton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Boxer keeps control of Stanton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanton tries to circle away but The Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
The Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Boxer tries to pull guard but Stanton holds him up against the cage and eventually The Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Stanton is trying to break the clinch but The Boxer is controlling him.
Stanton wants to break free but The Boxer has control.
Stanton breaks from the clinch.
Stanton throws a right and a left that The Boxer avoids nicely.
Stanton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Boxer wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a three punch combo that has The Boxer backing up. The Boxer nods at Stanton to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Bruce The Boxer has been cut.
Stanton lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Stanton.
A right-left combo lands from Stanton.
Glen Stanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanton tries to clinch up but The Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
The Boxer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stanton counters by clinching up.
Stanton breaks from the clinch.
Stanton lands with a cross.
Stanton throws a right hand that The Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that The Boxer also avoids with ease.
Stanton clobbers The Boxer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanton lands with a straight right. The Boxer didn't see that one coming.
Stanton has closed the distance and engaged The Boxer in a clinch.
Stanton wants to get back to striking at distance but The Boxer won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Boxer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Stanton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Boxer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanton's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Stanton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce The Boxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Boxer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stanton.
The Boxer connects with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Boxer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanton smiles and moves away.
Stanton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanton misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Boxer.
The Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanton circles away.
The Boxer has his takedown stuffed
and Stanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce The Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Boxer with a poor takedown
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruce The Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanton tries to bum rush The Boxer with a series of wild strikes but The Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanton scores with a shot to the body.
Stanton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stanton connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Boxer. The Boxer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanton working hard to break the clinch.
Stanton has had enough of the clinch but The Boxer keeps him there for the moment.
Stanton is trying to break free.
Stanton is looking to break free of the clinch but The Boxer has double underhooks.
Stanton working hard to break the clinch.
The Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanton walks away with a smile on his face. The Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Boxer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton wants to clinch.
The Boxer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stanton moves into the clinch.
The Boxer jumps guard but Stanton stands there with The Boxer around his waist. The Boxer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stanton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanton lunges at The Boxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Boxer's hand.
Stanton throws a nice looking combination but The Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Boxer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stanton is trying to defend but The Boxer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stanton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boxer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Boxer is looking to stall here but Stanton recovers full guard.
Stanton trying to control the position here.
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.
Stanton is trying to control the position but The Boxer postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Boxer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Boxer prevents Stanton from breaking the clinch.
The Boxer fails to pull guard.
Stanton is trying to break the clinch but The Boxer is controlling him.
Stanton prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Boxer prevents Stanton from breaking the clinch.
Stanton can't break the clinch.
Stanton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Stanton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce The Boxer's cut.
That's time! The Boxer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Boxer misses with a takedown
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Stanton misses.
Stanton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanton tries to clinch up
and The Boxer counters by clinching up.
The Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanton walks away with a smile on his face. The Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stanton lands with a nice combination. The Boxer backs away looking to recover.
The Boxer shoots in but Stanton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce The Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton tries to clinch up.
The Boxer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stanton clinches.
Stanton tries to break the clinch but The Boxer is controlling the position.
Stanton is trying to force a seperation but The Boxer has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanton tries to break free but The Boxer pushes him back against the cage.
The Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Stanton gets an underhook and turns The Boxer into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanton tries to circle away but The Boxer has him pinned against the cage.
Stanton tries to break the clinch but The Boxer is controlling the position.
Stanton tries to break the clinch but The Boxer is controlling the position.
The Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Boxer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanton smiles and moves away.
Stanton digs a good hook to The Boxer's body.
Stanton closes the distance and clinches.
The Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stanton is looking to break free of the clinch but The Boxer has double underhooks.
Stanton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boxer has managed to clinch.
Stanton breaks from the clinch.
Stanton gets a clinch.
Stanton can't break the clinch.
The Boxer tries to pull guard but Stanton won't allow it.
Stanton can't break the clinch.
The Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanton has had enough of the clinch but The Boxer keeps him there for the moment.
Stanton wants to get back to striking at distance but The Boxer won't allow it.
The Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stanton is trying to force a seperation but The Boxer has the dominant position.
The Boxer tries to pull guard but Stanton won't allow it.
The Boxer tries to pull guard but Stanton won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Stanton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stanton walks away with a smile on his face. The Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for Stanton.
Glen Stanton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Boxer shoots and misses
and Stanton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Boxer goes for a takedown attempt but Stanton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanton works over The Boxer's head and body with a nice combination.
The Boxer tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
The Boxer shoots and misses
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
The Boxer clinches but Stanton breaks the clinch
and Stanton counters by moving into the clinch.
The Boxer prevents Stanton from breaking the clinch.
The Boxer wants a takedown but no success here.
The Boxer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stanton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Boxer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stanton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stanton struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton tries to improve position but can't.
Stanton is not content to let The Boxer control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stanton in particular looking to stall.
The Boxer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stanton pulls his head out easily.
The Boxer is trying to control but can't.
Bruce The Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glen Stanton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Boxer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Stanton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Stanton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Coleman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Coleman!
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, Thomas Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Olsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ronnie Coleman has been cut.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olsen is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olsen avoid being mounted?
Coleman is trying to control. Olsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Olsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Olsen is defending well.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen is looking to escape.
Coleman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Olsen is having none of it.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Olsen is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olsen jabs at Coleman's body.
Coleman shoots for a double leg takedown but Olsen sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coleman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen lands a right hook to the body.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olsen is looking to clinch.
Coleman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Olsen throws a series of strikes that have Coleman backpedaling.
Olsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ronnie Coleman's cut is getting worse.
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olsen moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Olsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olsen clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronnie Coleman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Olsen drops Coleman with a beautiful combination! Coleman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Olsen is looking for the KO!
Coleman is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronnie Coleman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Olsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikheil Tsereteli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsereteli has chosen Slipknot - Before I Forget as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Lee Paris!
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, Mikheil Tsereteli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsereteli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paris but Paris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsereteli.
Tsereteli doesn't manage to clinch there - Paris circles away.
Tsereteli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Lee Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikheil Tsereteli.
Paris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsereteli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsereteli moves in looking to clinch but Paris pushes him off.
Tsereteli tries to clinch there but Paris circles away.
Paris lands a really nice looking cross but Tsereteli seems unphased.
Tsereteli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsereteli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsereteli rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.
Tsereteli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsereteli jumps guard and drags Paris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris stands up over Tsereteli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsereteli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsereteli had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Paris is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tsereteli Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Paris's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsereteli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paris is defending well though. Tsereteli let's go of the attempt for now.
Paris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tsereteli's guard. Nice work there by Paris.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsereteli wants to get back to his feet but Paris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris wants to control from the top but Tsereteli keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paris stands up over Tsereteli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsereteli is rocked!
Paris gets to his feet and stands over Tsereteli, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tsereteli felt that one! Paris unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tsereteli from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lee Paris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butchie Yost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Old Time's Sake by Eminem Ft. Dr Dre. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
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, Butchie Yost!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Yost to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Isiah Kemp enters the cage!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Rogers!
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, Isiah Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kemp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Rogers checks it.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Isiah Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemp.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogers 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.
Kemp is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kemp wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kemp defends it well.
Kemp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rogers pushes down on Kemp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kemp gets back to full guard.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers passes Kemp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers is thwarting Kemp's attempts to control the position.
Rogers is looking for a kimura here.
Kemp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but Kemp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogers to get the leverage.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Kemp wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers 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.
Kemp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kemp 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.
Kemp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
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.
Kemp looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Kemp misses with a wild combination.
Kemp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kemp defends it nicely.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Kemp rushes Rogers and presses him up against the cage.
Kemp prevents the takedown attempt.
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kemp throws a one two combo.
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 Chris Rogers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kemp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kemp lands a head kick. Rogers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kemp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp fails to land with a series of punches.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Kemp fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers cracks Kemp with a solid left hand.
Kemp wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Kemp.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kemp rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Kemp won't allow it.
Rogers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogers keeps control of Kemp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kemp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kemp tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
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.
Kemp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemp thows a leg kick but Rogers checks it
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kemp!
Rogers scoring with strikes but Kemp is staying in there.
Rogers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kemp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers has hold of Kemp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kemp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kemp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Rogers.
Kemp is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Kemp is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kemp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Kemp tries to lock up and control but Rogers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers is working for a guillotine from mount but Kemp frees his head quite easily.
Kemp swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rogers looking to control but Kemp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers prevents Kemp from getting the reversal.
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Kemp is in no mood to give up.
Kemp is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chris Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers tries to control but Kemp wriggling away.
Kemp is bucking up trying to escape but Rogers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers tries to control but Kemp wriggling away.
Kemp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers tries to control but Kemp wriggling away.
Kemp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kemp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rogers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kemp throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kemp's guard now.
Kemp is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom.
Kemp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Kemp is landing with some decent strikes but Rogers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kemp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kemp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers wants to hold on but Kemp pushes him away.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rogers has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kemp is looking to defend but Rogers has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kemp! Rogers pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kemp taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JP Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Abensur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Bottom of a Bottle by Smile Empty Soul. Dennis Abensur has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JP Daniels's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JP Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Abensur!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abensur closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Abensur pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abensur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Abensur moves away and avoids it.
Dennis Abensur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abensur looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Abensur works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Abensur trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Abensur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abensur has managed to get both his arms back between Daniels's legs - danger averted.
Daniels had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Abensur is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Daniels Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Abensur's back instead.
Abensur covers up after that shot from Daniels.
Daniels has the hooks in. Abensur is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Abensur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abensur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels scores with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with an elbow to the head.
Daniels scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Daniels manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Daniels is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Abensur knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Abensur for a finish.
Abensur covering up well under a series of strikes from Daniels.
Daniels controlling well, preventing Abensur from escaping the position.
Daniels lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Abensur wants to escape the position.
Daniels throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Daniels somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Daniels misses with punches from the back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniels thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Abensur turns into Daniels and is now in his guard.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Abensur is having none of it.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abensur has a takedown stuffed.
Abensur dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Horrible takedown by Abensur or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
JP Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Abensur.
Daniels misses with a low kick as Abensur jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Abensur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniels gets caught flat footed, as Abensur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daniels looking to control.
Abensur won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Abensur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Abensur looks gassed!
No luck for Abensur with that takedown attempt.
Abensur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abensur looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abensur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abensur blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a jab. Abensur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abensur misses with a body shot
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws a head kick but Abensur moves out of range.
Daniels tries to bum rush Abensur with a series of wild strikes but Abensur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abensur misses with a jab to the body
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abensur shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Abensur isn't so interested in that idea.
Abensur trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abensur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abensur lands a with a good body shot.
Abensur throws a combination that misses
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Abensur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Abensur misses with a body shot
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Abensur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abensur fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown. Abensur fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels wants to control from the top but Abensur keeps moving.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels advances position into side control!
Daniels stands up and beckons Abensur to his feet.
JP Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abensur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Abensur.
Abensur misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abensur!
Daniels looking to control but Abensur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Abensur looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daniels thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Daniels working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Abensur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daniels with good strikes from the mount here!
Abensur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daniels lands a big elbow.
Daniels working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abensur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abensur taking shots to the head.
Daniels moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abensur has worked his arm free - good work by Abensur!
Daniels wants to stand but Abensur has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abensur gets back to half guard.
Daniels blocks the strikes from Abensur.
JP Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abensur tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels decides to stand and escape the position.
Abensur doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abensur!
JP Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Abensur.
Daniels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abensur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniels looking to secure an arm triangle but Abensur defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abensur gets back to half guard.
Abensur blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels trying to control the action but Abensur is working from the bottom.
Daniels prevents Abensur from improving his position.
Daniels tries to stand and escape but Abensur is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abensur's head.
Abensur gets back to full guard.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JP Daniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Abensur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abensur misses with a takedown
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Abensur misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abensur fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Abensur persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daniels manages to get to full guard.
Abensur throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abensur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels wants to stand but Abensur is controlling the position.
Abensur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abensur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Abensur won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abensur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abensur sprawls well. Abensur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Abensur swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
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.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Abensur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JP Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abensur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Abensur is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Abensur there.
Abensur prevents Daniels from standing back up.
Abensur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Abensur wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Daniels has hold of Abensur's hands but Abensur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abensur works his way into full mount!
Daniels bucks Abensur off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abensur misses the body punch
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Abensur lands a lovely overhand right.
Abensur lands a jab.
Abensur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Abensur counters with a takedown into side control.
Abensur trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Abensur lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Abensur trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abensur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abensur.
Abensur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
Abensur misses with a wild body shot.
Abensur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Abensur really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abensur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abensur wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Abensur is standing up over Daniels. Daniels looks to escape but Abensur dives into side control.
Abensur cracks Daniels with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abensur scoring with punches and elbows.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Abensur looks up at the clock and then as Daniels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abensur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abensur is controlling him well.
Abensur lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abensur tries to move to mount but Daniels blocks the move with his legs.
Daniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abensur asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abensur moves into full mount!
Abensur tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Daniels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Daniels throwing hammer fists to the chest of Abensur. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniels tries to lock up and control but Abensur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abensur landing strikes from the mount and Daniels is in trouble!
Abensur landing shots from mount.
Abensur is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Daniels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Daniels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Abensur has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daniels's face.
Abensur postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Daniels looks a forlorn figure.
Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abensur lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels regains half guard.
Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abensur is working away from the top position though.
Abensur is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard but Abensur has passed into side control.
Abensur swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daniels is now in Abensur's guard. A big mistake from Abensur there, giving up the dominant position!
Abensur looking for a sweep. Not yet Abensur, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels postures up.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abensur's head.
Abensur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
Abensur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abensur, up you get!
Daniels throws a head kick but Abensur moves out of range.
Abensur shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Abensur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Abensur dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abensur as he jumps to the side.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abensur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
Abensur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abensur blocks the strikes from Daniels.
Abensur is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abensur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abensur looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abensur is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Abensur wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Abensur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abensur wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Abensur isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abensur with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has Abensur backing up. Abensur nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abensur misses with a takedown
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Abensur shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
JP Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Abensur.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abensur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels leaves Abensur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abensur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Abensur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Abensur fails with the takedown.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Abensur.
Abensur slips a straight right by Daniels.
Abensur shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Abensur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abensur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abensur tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abensur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abensur with a poor takedown
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abensur is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Abensur circles away and we're back to standing.
Abensur misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Abensur just misses with a punch to the body.
Abensur is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.
Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abensur is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Abensur is controlling him
Abensur scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Daniels is staying active underneath Abensur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abensur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Abensur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Daniels moves into full guard.
Abensur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daniels landing strikes from the mount and Abensur is in trouble!
Abensur is looking to get to half guard.
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 JP Daniels.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JP Daniels!
JP Daniels is the new light heavyweight champion!
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