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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Petersen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petersen throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Petersen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Henry lands a high kick!
It looks like Dylan Petersen has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petersen tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Petersen tries to bum rush Henry with a series of wild strikes but Henry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Henry checks the leg kick.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petersen looks gassed!
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!
Henry lands with a kick to the temple. Petersen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Henry pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dylan Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry lands a left and a right that send Petersen crashing to the mat, dazed. Henry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Petersen is rocked!
Petersen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Henry swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Henry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robson Goes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and william parris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robson Goes!
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, william parris!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
parris lands with a nice combination. Goes backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Robson Goes has been cut.
Goes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Goes stuffs the takedown.
No luck for parris with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goes.
parris shoots in for a takedown but Goes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robson Goes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of william parris.
parris lands a jab to Goes's midsection.
parris fails with an attempt to clinch.
parris shoots and misses
and Goes counters with a single leg into guard. parris didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goes got a little sloppy there for a moment and parris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goes has managed to get both his arms back between parris's legs - danger averted.
parris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
parris trying to keep a closed guard but Goes is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
parris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now parris is on top in guard.
parris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
parris wants to control from the top but Goes keeps moving.
parris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goes keeping moving, preventing parris from controlling successfully.
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.
parris wants to stand but Goes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for parris on the ground.
Goes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
parris with a flurry of punches that miss.
parris passes Goes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
parris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
parris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Goes controls his leg.
parris is taking a breather. Goes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
parris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
parris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goes tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Goes is trying to control parris's posture but parris avoids it.
parris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goes is looking to regain half guard here but parris keeps moving and retains side control.
parris wants to control but Goes is keeping him busy.
Goes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but parris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Goes is looking to get to half guard.
parris looking to control but Goes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
william parris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robson Goes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
parris shoots in for a takedown but Goes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
parris tries to clinch there but Goes circles away.
parris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goes defends it nicely.
Goes drives through with a takedown into guard.
parris looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goes wants to control from the top but parris keeps moving.
parris has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, parris has tightened it up now! Goes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). william parris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ran D Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and emmanuel tomkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ran D Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ran D Couture!
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, emmanuel tomkins!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tomkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture looks to land a combination but tomkins avoids it well.
Couture darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Couture not doing much here.
tomkins is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is pressing down on tomkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. tomkins is holding on for now.
Couture trying to control the pace.
tomkins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
tomkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
tomkins tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
tomkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Couture controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down tomkins for as long as he can get away with.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. tomkins is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ran D Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to de liver by Couture. Beautiful body shot.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture finds tomkins's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! tomkins flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Couture lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure tomkins will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ran D Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Arellanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoner's entrance music is Battle Hymn. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Thomas Stoner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thomas Stoner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Arellanes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoner throws a hook but Arellanes avoids it easily.
Stoner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Stoner.
Arellanes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arellanes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arellanes somewhat.
Arellanes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arellanes somewhat.
Arellanes shoots in for a takedown but Stoner shows good takedown defense.
Thomas Stoner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Arellanes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arellanes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Arellanes has eaten all the pies!
Stoner connects with the punch.
Arellanes walks straight into a right hand from Stoner - that's dropped him! Stoner jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Arellanes from any more punishment! Arellanes 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 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Stoner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei AxeMurderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
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, Wanderlei AxeMurderer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by AxeMurderer.
AxeMurderer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnar is trying to buck AxeMurderer off.
AxeMurderer working away.
AxeMurderer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AxeMurderer wants to take a breather but Lesnar manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for AxeMurderer.
AxeMurderer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lesnar could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
AxeMurderer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to keep AxeMurderer in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AxeMurderer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar wriggles free and stands up.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but AxeMurderer circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - AxeMurderer circles away.
Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and AxeMurderer counters with a takedown into side control.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
AxeMurderer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but AxeMurderer drags him back down.
AxeMurderer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar prevents AxeMurderer from moving into mount.
Lesnar explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AxeMurderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. AxeMurderer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by AxeMurderer!
AxeMurderer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but AxeMurderer isn't so interested in that idea.
AxeMurderer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AxeMurderer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing AxeMurderer from controlling successfully.
Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt
and AxeMurderer counters with a single leg into guard. Lesnar didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AxeMurderer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AxeMurderer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lesnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now AxeMurderer has Lesnar in his guard.
AxeMurderer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from AxeMurderer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei AxeMurderer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and AxeMurderer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesnar's guard.
AxeMurderer won't allow Lesnar to get back to his feet.
AxeMurderer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but AxeMurderer is having none of it.
AxeMurderer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lesnar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lesnar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lesnar!
AxeMurderer is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar decides to stand up, so the ref orders AxeMurderer to his feet.
Lesnar instigates a clinch.
Lesnar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Lesnar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
AxeMurderer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lesnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
AxeMurderer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
AxeMurderer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
AxeMurderer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar kicks AxeMurderer off and gets to his feet.
Lesnar dives in and grabs AxeMurderer's left leg, looking for a takedown. AxeMurderer pushes down on Lesnar's head and hops out.
AxeMurderer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar!
Lesnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from AxeMurderer.
AxeMurderer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, AxeMurderer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
AxeMurderer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lesnar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lesnar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked AxeMurderer off and has taken his back!
AxeMurderer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Lesnar.
Lesnar prevents AxeMurderer from getting the reversal.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesnar working the ground and pound effectively.
AxeMurderer is trying desperately to improve position.
Lesnar looking for a guillotine from mount but AxeMurderer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AxeMurderer taking shots to the head.
Lesnar wants to control the pace but AxeMurderer is squirming around nicely.
AxeMurderer is in all sorts of trouble here.
AxeMurderer tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
AxeMurderer is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei AxeMurderer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
AxeMurderer misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in AxeMurderer's guard.
AxeMurderer is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
AxeMurderer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AxeMurderer 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.
Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with AxeMurderer, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes AxeMurderer against the cage but AxeMurderer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
AxeMurderer tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wanderlei AxeMurderer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AxeMurderer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar prevents AxeMurderer from improving his position.
Lesnar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
AxeMurderer moves into full guard.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and AxeMurderer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between AxeMurderer's legs - danger averted.
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.
Lesnar postures up.
AxeMurderer keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and AxeMurderer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between AxeMurderer's legs - danger averted.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AxeMurderer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnar wants to stand but AxeMurderer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but AxeMurderer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
AxeMurderer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
AxeMurderer stops Lesnar from standing up.
AxeMurderer wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
AxeMurderer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lesnar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar with a poor takedown
and AxeMurderer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
AxeMurderer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
AxeMurderer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AxeMurderer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AxeMurderer has gone for a leg lock! Lesnar slips out almost immediately though and dives into AxeMurderer's guard.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderlei AxeMurderer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
AxeMurderer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
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 Brock Lesnar.
I think AxeMurderer 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei AxeMurderer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takao Ledou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takao Ledou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Ledou misses the shot to the body.
Ledou tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ledou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ledou breaks from the clinch.
Ledou tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson won't allow Ledou to get back to his feet.
Ledou is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Ledou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ledou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ledou working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and beckons Ledou to his feet.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Ledou tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson slips a straight right by Ledou.
Ledou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takao Ledou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ledou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Ledou avoids them all with ease.
Ledou closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ledou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ledou misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Ledou back into the cage.
Ledou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Ledou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledou has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ledou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ledou is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to drag Ledou to the mat but Ledou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ledou working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ledou should have avoided that one.
Ledou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ledou has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Ledou is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ledou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takao Ledou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Ledou as Johnson shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Ledou tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ledou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Ledou is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ledou is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Ledou is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in Ledou's guard and throws a big left but Ledou blocks it.
Ledou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ledou is retaining full guard.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a right hand that Ledou ducks under and follows up with a left that Ledou also avoids with ease.
Johnson shoots in but Ledou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ledou misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ledou wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ledou!
Ledou is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ledou is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson won't allow Ledou to get back to his feet.
Ledou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledou is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ledou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ledou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson pulls Ledou into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Ledou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson pulls Ledou in to control the position.
Johnson is looking to stand back up but Ledou counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnson.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ledou has control of the leg.
Ledou stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Ledou wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ledou.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ledou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ledou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Ledou counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Ledou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ledou wants to clinch.
Takao Ledou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a low kick but Ledou avoids it.
Ledou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ledou wants it to stay on the feet.
Ledou tries to clinch
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ledou creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Ledou.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ledou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takao Ledou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ledou pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ledou checks a low kick from Johnson.
Ledou tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ledou just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson rushes Ledou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson prevents Ledou from breaking the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ledou misses with a knee strike.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ledou manages to get underhooks.
Johnson avoiding damage as Ledou throws knees to the body.
Ledou throws an elbow but it misses.
Ledou wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is trying to hold Ledou in close to prevent damage but Ledou has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Ledou is controlling him well.
Ledou wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Ledou decides to stand and escape the position.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Ledou moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Ledou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Ledou wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ledou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ledou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ledou won't allow it.
Johnson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ledou regains guard immediately.
Johnson stands and steps away. Ledou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ledou tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Ledou will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ledou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ledou looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ledou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson dives in and grabs Ledou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ledou pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Ledou fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Ledou moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ledou tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ledou shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ledou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ledou.
Ledou looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ledou.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ledou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takao Ledou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Ledou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ledou misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ledou manages to get underhooks.
Johnson prevents Ledou from breaking the clinch.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Ledou wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is wriggling around but Ledou manages to pass to half guard.
Ledou is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson tries to roll over but Ledou keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ledou jumps into side control!
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ledou decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ledou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ledou tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ledou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ledou's head.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ledou clinches.
Ledou misses with a knee strike.
Ledou taking a breather.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ledou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Ledou has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ledou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ledou is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Ledou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Ledou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last of my kind kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cain looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayne trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cain is looking to improve his position.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne lands with a nice combination. Cain backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ricky Cain has been cut.
Wayne throws a combination. Cain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wayne thumps Cain with a low kick.
Wayne has managed to clinch.
Wayne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cain can't fight it off and eventually Wayne manages to take the fight to the floor. Cain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cain's guard.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Wayne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand but Cain is controlling his posture from full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne instigates a clinch.
Cain is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne throws a combination. Cain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ricky Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wayne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wayne looking to finish Cain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cain!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a heavy elbow.
Cain wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Cain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Wayne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cain is bucking up trying to escape but Wayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain is bucking up trying to escape but Wayne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Wayne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Cain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cain sprawls well initially but Wayne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wayne working over Cain with some ground and pound. Cain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Cain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wayne.
Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wayne is working away from the top position though.
Wayne wants to stand up but Cain is controlling the position.
Wayne trying to control the action but Cain is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wayne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cain!
Wayne lands a nice shot to the head.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Wayne controlling the pace for now.
Wayne looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Wayne has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayne controlling his opponent.
Wayne trying to control but Cain is having none of it.
Wayne working the ground and pound effectively.
Cain wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne landing punches.
Wayne landing strikes from the mount.
Cain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wayne.
Wayne lands a big elbow.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the head.
Cain is in a horrible position here. Wayne smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Wayne has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working the ground and pound effectively.
Wayne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Wayne.
Cain wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wayne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Wayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wayne wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Cain'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. This is the final round!
Wayne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wayne is pressing down on Cain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cain is holding on for now.
Wayne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wayne tries to stand and escape but Cain is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayne content to control rather than advance.
Wayne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wayne is controlling the pace.
Wayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Wayne not doing much here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Christopher Wayne just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wayne.
Wayne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cain sprawls well initially but Wayne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Wayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Christopher Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cain defending well though.
Wayne throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Cain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Wayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Cain.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but Wayne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wayne is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Wayne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and andoy care (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as andoy care enters the cage!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, andoy care!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime scores with the left hand. care knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
Prime misses with the combination.
care dodges the punch combination from Prime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
care swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prime throws a leg kick which misses care's front leg but catches the back leg as care tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime cracks a nice hook into care's ribs.
Prime lands a jab-cross combination.
care throws a combination that misses
enabling Prime to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime tries to clinch up.
Prime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like andoy care has been cut.
care ducks right into an uppercut from Prime.
Prime lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Prime there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prime wants to clinch up but care keeps it at a distance.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but care swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime tries to clinch up.
care misses with a double jab
and Prime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps care thinking.
care looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
care shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
care throws a combination that misses
and Prime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prime lands a straight punch to the body, keeping care at a distance.
Prime lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prime connects with a single shot there.
care is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime dances in with a quick combination. care is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Prime snaps care's head back. care stumbles backwards against the cage. Prime steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with care's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. care just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julius Prime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cordoba comes to the cage accompanied by English Fire by CoF. Black comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken Beat and Scarred kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cordoba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cordoba throws a big shot that misses.
Black walks into a left hand.
It looks like Phil Black has been cut.
Cordoba swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Cordoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordoba lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Black looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Cordoba - just one landing.
Cordoba takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Cordoba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordoba lands with a big left! Black is wobbled badly! Cordoba comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Black to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Cordoba!
Alex Cordoba is the new heavyweight champion!
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