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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Chora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jose gomez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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, Pedro Chora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose gomez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chora is defended easily by gomez.
gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chora counters with a shoot takedown. gomez fights it but they end up in guard.
Chora drops back looking for a leg! gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and gomez manages to kick Chora off! Chora jumps back into gomez's guard.
Chora prevents gomez from getting back to his feet.
gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chora manages to get himself to full guard.
gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
gomez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, gomez has managed to get both his arms back between Chora's legs - danger averted.
Chora is breathing heavily.
gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
gomez looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
gomez slips nicely into half guard.
gomez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
gomez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chora is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). jose gomez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by old batman theme song. Bruce Wayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
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, Glen Stanton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton throws a one two combo.
Stanton wants to clinch.
Stanton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wayne doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Stanton throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Stanton avoids them all with ease.
Stanton misses with a few strikes there.
Stanton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanton is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.
Stanton tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stanton tries to circle away but Wayne has him pinned against the cage.
Stanton working hard to break the clinch.
Stanton wants to break free but Wayne has control.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanton prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton breaks from the clinch.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanton pinned against the cage. Stanton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stanton throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Stanton throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Stanton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glen Stanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne closes the distance and clinches up with Stanton, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes Stanton against the cage but Stanton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Stanton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stanton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanton misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanton is looking to clinch.
Wayne slips a jab from Stanton.
Stanton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
Stanton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanton looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stanton wants to clinch
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Stanton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanton throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Stanton tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Stanton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Wayne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanton clinches with his opponent.
Stanton breaks the clinch.
Bruce Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanton tries to avoid it but Wayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanton to the ground. Stanton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wayne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stanton's guard.
Wayne won't allow Stanton to sweep him here.
Wayne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanton wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanton misses with a two punch combination.
Stanton lands with a nice combination. Wayne backs away looking to recover.
Wayne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stanton loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanton misses the target.
Stanton misses with a double jab.
Stanton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Stanton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayne.
Stanton clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton tries to clinch up
and Wayne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stanton defends it well.
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Wayne is working for a kimura but Stanton is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Stanton is defending well.
Stanton tries to kick Wayne off but Wayne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wayne trying to work for an americana but Stanton has managed to regain full guard.
Wayne preventing the sweep.
Stanton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stanton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stanton throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Stanton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stanton throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne shoots in but Stanton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Stanton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton looks to land a combination. Wayne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stanton throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Stanton swinging wilding here.
Stanton throws a right hand that Wayne ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayne also avoids with ease.
Stanton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne slips a jab and a cross from Stanton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanton, as that shot connected.
Stanton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Stanton looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Stanton slaps away a takedown attempt from Wayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stanton sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Wayne there.
Wayne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stanton is looking to improve his position.
Stanton has his hands clasped together around Wayne's back. He's all about the action.
Wayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton gets full guard.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stanton keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stanton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanton as he jumps to the side.
Stanton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanton tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Stanton darts in trying to clinch
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanton won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce Wayne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tiefutu - Tiefutu. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsung stuffs the takedown.
Tsung is looking to clinch.
Tsung swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Tsung avoids nicely.
Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Tsung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsung.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsung smiles and moves away.
Tsung tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung looking to stall.
Phillips jumps guard and drags Tsung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tsung kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phillips trying to strike off his back.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsung is looking to stand up but Phillips won't let him.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips working for a triangle but Tsung defends it easily.
Tsung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Tsung pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Tsung defends easily.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looks gassed!
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.
Tsung stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Tsung wants to stand but Phillips is controlling his posture from full guard.
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips pushes a forearm under Tsung's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tsung is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Phillips!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Acme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Acme has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Nielsen!
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, David Acme!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acme scores with a hook.
It looks like Peter Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Acme blocks nicely.
Nielsen stands and throws Acme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Acme is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Acme is avoiding damage well.
Nielsen controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acme is trying to improve his position.
Acme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acme keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen prevents Acme from escaping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nielsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nielsen slips a straight right by Acme.
Nielsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acme.
Nielsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nielsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acme throws a series of punches but Nielsen avoids them all with ease.
Nielsen throws a jab when Acme was well out of range.
Nielsen defending well as Acme loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen walks straight into a right hand from Acme - that's dropped him! Acme jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nielsen from any more punishment! Nielsen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Acme!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips under a jab.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fails with the takedown.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Silva wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lands a right hook to the body.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Henderson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Damian Silva has been cut.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Silva slips under a jab.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Henderson misses.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Henderson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Silva. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Henderson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson swinging wilding here.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Henderson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Henderson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva walks into a jab.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Henderson pushes Silva off but Silva dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face as Silva controls the position.
Henderson is trying to buck Silva off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Henderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Damian Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Henderson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson taking a breather.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Henderson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva stops Henderson from standing up.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Henderson connects with a body shot.
Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Henderson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Henderson misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Henderson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson's guard.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva won't allow Henderson to get back to his feet.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva prevents Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Damian Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Henderson is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva is keen to just control but Henderson is a slippery customer.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Henderson pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Henderson wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva prevents Henderson from standing back up.
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 Damian Silva.
I think Henderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Henderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird cracks Payne with an uppercut from hell and Payne crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Baird's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Xavier Payne has been cut.
Payne looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird scoring with some ground and pound.
Baird cracks Payne with a solid left hand.
Baird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baird must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Payne keeping full guard, as Baird tries to pass.
Baird thows a big elbow that misses.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird throwing strikes but missing.
Baird wants to pass the guard but Payne is keeping the position.
Baird trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baird lands a couple of digs.
Baird in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Baird really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baird wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Baird throws a big right hand that misses.
Baird tries to free his leg and advance position but Payne is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payne staying out of range there.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Baird cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baird throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Baird.
Payne is rocked!
Baird scores with a shot to the body.
Baird grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Payne takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Baird cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Willow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Willow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Max Robinson!
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, Jeffrey Willow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willow drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Willow is looking for the KO!
It looks like Max Robinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willow is looking to reverse the position.
Willow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Willow throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson lands an elbow.
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson blocks the strikes from Willow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Willow is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson trying to control the position but Willow is working away.
Robinson blocks the strikes from Willow.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Willow's temple.
Robinson tries for a kimura but Willow is defending well.
Willow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willow keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson scoring with punches from side control.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
Willow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Willow to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Willow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Willow's hands, connecting with Willow's forehead.
Willow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Willow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Willow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Willow landing a few short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willow wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willow!
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robinson blocks Willow's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willow is looking to escape.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Willow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Robinson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Robinson has taken his back.
Robinson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Willow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robinson tightening his grip on Willow, looking for the choke.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson has the hooks in. Willow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Willow wants to get back to his feet.
Willow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Willow taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Robinson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Olsen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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266 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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, Johnny Lee Paris!
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, Thomas Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paris doesn't seem bothered though.
Paris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olsen thuds a left hand into Paris's body.
Olsen scores with a shot to the body.
Paris keeps the fight on the outside.
Olsen lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Thomas Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paris on the side of the head.
Olsen throws a right hand that Paris ducks under and follows up with a left that Paris also avoids with ease.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Paris.
Olsen scores with the left hand. Paris knows he should have avoided that one.
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paris wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Paris postures up in Olsen's guard and throws a big left but Olsen blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paris walks into a stiff left hand from Olsen.
Olsen throws a series of strikes that have Paris backpedaling.
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
Thomas Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris misses with a straight left.
Paris takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Olsen.
Olsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olsen connects with a right hand. Paris shakes it off.
Olsen tries to bum rush Paris with a series of wild strikes but Paris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olsen tries to clinch up.
Olsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paris misses with an uppercut.
Olsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Olsen jabs at Paris's body.
Paris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Olsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olsen misses with a two punch combination.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Paris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paris works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Paris connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Olsen is keeping the position.
Olsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Lee Paris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paris lands a nice looking body shot.
Olsen gets caught flat footed, as Paris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paris is in close to Olsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paris is in close to Olsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris is working Olsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
It looks like Thomas Olsen has been cut.
Olsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris postures up in Olsen's guard and throws a big left but Olsen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris pushing down on Olsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Paris there.
Paris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Olsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris stops Olsen from getting back to his feet.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Paris sits in half guard.
Paris working over Olsen with some ground and pound. Olsen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Olsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paris lands a nice short elbow.
That has opened up Thomas Olsen's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The cut above Thomas Olsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olsen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thomas Olsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Olsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Lee Paris!
Johnny Lee Paris retains his heavyweight title!
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