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Volume 64: Unity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Kitch. Leo Manta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Manta!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manta swivels and escapes.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Manta. No joy for Escobar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manta misses with a looping right.
Donk. Manta catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manta lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manta.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Manta keeps moving.
Escobar thows a big elbow that misses.
Manta keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Manta has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Manta blocks nicely.
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manta looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Escobar controls Manta momentarily but Manta frees himself.
Manta trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manta keeps working.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is stalling here. Manta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escobar is trying to control Manta's posture but Manta avoids it.
Manta throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Manta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Escobar wants to control but Manta postures up.
Manta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Manta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Manta are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Escobar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Manta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
Manta is trying to work for a kimura but Escobar is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Manta circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Manta 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.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Manta blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Manta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Manta.
Manta misses with a double jab.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Manta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar clinches.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Manta has picked Escobar up - he's going for a ride! Manta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Manta winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manta.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manta trying to move into half guard but instead Escobar has managed to sweep!
Manta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Manta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar won't allow Manta to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manta misses with the combination.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manta manages to avoid it.
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Manta.
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Manta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar clinches up with Manta and pushes him back against the cage.
Manta can't break the clinch.
Manta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Manta.
Manta is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manta was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Manta is avoiding it.
Manta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Manta.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manta is out of range.
Manta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manta uses from the top position.
Manta throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Escobar is controlling Manta's posture.
Escobar is trying to keep Manta in close.
Manta preventing the sweep.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Manta circles away.
Manta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Manta is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Manta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escobar trying to hold on to Manta's head to control him but Manta postures up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pablo Escobar just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Manta moves out of range easily.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manta trying to control from the bottom.
Manta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manta taking some punishment here, with Escobar in his half guard.
Escobar 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.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Escobar is trying to control. Manta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manta is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escobar is keen to just control but Manta is a slippery customer.
Manta gets full guard.
Manta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manta trying to control the position.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manta trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
Escobar drops back looking for a leg! Manta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manta manages to kick Escobar off! Escobar jumps back into Manta's guard.
Manta wriggles free and stands up.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Manta.
Manta fails to land with a series of punches.
Manta with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manta defending well though.
Manta is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manta is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Manta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru has chosen Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2 as his entrance music. Matsufubu Rofuru is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsufubu Rofuru!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rofuru blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Rofuru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
Rofuru misses with a body shot.
Rofuru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miyagi backs up against the cage.
Miyagi leaves Rofuru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rofuru.
Rofuru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsufubu Rofuru.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Rofuru's head and hops out.
Miyagi scores with a push kick.
Rofuru scores with a shot to the body.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rofuru ducks under a wild hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to land a leg kick but Rofuru is out of range.
Rofuru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rofuru checks a leg kick.
Miyagi slips a jab and a cross from Rofuru.
Miyagi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru with a nice cross.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rofuru.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands with a shot to the body.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Rofuru avoids it.
Miyagi tries a low kick but Rofuru avoids it.
Rofuru avoids a kick to the body.
Rofuru misses with a body shot.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
and Rofuru counters with a series of strikes. Miyagi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rofuru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyagi throws a lazy head kick
and Rofuru counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a right hand that Rofuru ducks under and follows up with a left that Rofuru also avoids with ease.
Miyagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rofuru is able to avoid easily.
Rofuru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miyagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rofuru throws a hook to the side of Miyagi's head but Miyagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rofuru lands a lovely overhand right.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rofuru.
Rofuru scores with a hook to the body. Miyagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rofuru thows a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi misses with a leg kick.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rofuru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rofuru lands in his opponent's guard.
Rofuru trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rofuru looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsufubu Rofuru dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rofuru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miyagi can pounce on him.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Rofuru is avoiding it.
Rofuru misses with a body shot.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Rofuru moves out of range.
Rofuru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Rofuru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi looks to land a left hand but Rofuru moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rofuru lands with a nice body kick.
Rofuru lands a nice shot that snaps Miyagi's head back.
Rofuru misses the body punch
and Miyagi counters with a three punch combo that has Rofuru backing up. Rofuru nods at Miyagi to acknowledge the strikes.
Rofuru's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rofuru duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rofuru.
Rofuru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rofuru misses with a takedown attempt - Miyagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rofuru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miyagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miyagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rofuru's head.
Daisu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rofuru misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Miyagi slams his shin into Rofuru's torso.
Miyagi misses with a double jab.
Miyagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rofuru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rofuru moves out of range of the body kick from Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miyagi.
Rofuru looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Rofuru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miyagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rofuru fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyagi cracks a nice hook into Rofuru's ribs.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Miyagi both land. Nice combination.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rofuru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rofuru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Rofuru looks to land a right hand but Miyagi moved out of range.
Rofuru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyagi rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rofuru avoids it.
Rofuru tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rofuru misses with some punches.
Rofuru decides to pull guard.
Miyagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rofuru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rofuru throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Rofuru's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru can't do much from the bottom here.
Miyagi trying to control the position but Rofuru is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Miyagi.
Rofuru sneaks back into half guard.
Rofuru tries to roll over but Miyagi keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rofuru is trying to maintain the position but Miyagi is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miyagi throws a jab when Rofuru was well out of range.
Miyagi thows a leg kick but Rofuru checks it
and Rofuru counters with a stiff right hand.
Rofuru misses with a takedown
and Miyagi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rofuru blocks a leg kick.
Rofuru swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to work over Rofuru's front leg with a kick but Rofuru checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a shot to the body
so Rofuru counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rofuru trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to stand up but Rofuru is controlling him.
Rofuru advances to half guard.
Rofuru is pressing down on Miyagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miyagi is holding on for now.
Rofuru misses with a head shot. Miyagi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rofuru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rofuru stops Miyagi from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miyagi controlling the position.
Rofuru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rofuru wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Rofuru controlling him for the moment.
Rofuru is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Rofuru from controlling successfully.
Rofuru lands a couple of elbows.
Rofuru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rofuru won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Rofuru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rofuru wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi 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.
Rofuru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rofuru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rofuru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rofuru wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi controlling Rofuru's posture.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Rofuru from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsufubu Rofuru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rofuru 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsufubu Rofuru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casper Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casper Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair wants to land a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sinclair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nguyen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casper Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sinclair tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Sinclair lands with a left to the head.
Sinclair can't find room to land a body shot as Nguyen controls the action.
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Nguyen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sinclair wants to clinch.
Sinclair throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a combination
and Nguyen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Nguyen ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Nguyen with a series of wild strikes but Nguyen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair shows good takedown defense.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen tries to clinch up.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Sinclair throws a leg kick
and Nguyen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Sinclair catches Nguyen right on the button with a cross.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinclair thumps Nguyen with a low kick.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sinclair takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Nguyen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sinclair throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sinclair closes the distance but Nguyen moves to the side
and Nguyen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sinclair lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nguyen takes a step back to recover.
Sinclair misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinclair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Nguyen avoids them all with ease.
Nguyen checks a leg kick.
Sinclair takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguyen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sinclair tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinclair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range.
Nguyen throws a push kick but Sinclair slaps the foot to one side.
Nguyen pushes Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
Sinclair can't break the clinch.
Sinclair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sinclair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sinclair.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sinclair.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sinclair presses Nguyen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen is leaning against Sinclair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sinclair misses with a punch on the inside.
Sinclair trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sinclair.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Sinclair.
Nguyen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Sinclair.
Nguyen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nguyen.
Nguyen sizes up Sinclair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Sinclair lands a with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sinclair 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 Nguyen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nguyen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nguyen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
Nguyen thuds his right hand into Sinclair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nguyen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Nguyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses the body punch
and Nguyen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinclair lands a right hand.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Sinclair.
Sinclair pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Sinclair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen cracks Sinclair with a nice body shot.
Sinclair wants to stall.
Sinclair lands an elbow inside that Nguyen shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sinclair tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Sinclair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinclair looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sinclair tries a body shot but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Nguyen blocks an uppercut.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nguyen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sinclair - that landed with a thud.
Nguyen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nguyen pushes Sinclair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nguyen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Sinclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nguyen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Nguyen digs a right hand underneath Sinclair's ribcage. Sinclair let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sinclair can't find room to land a body shot as Nguyen controls the action.
Sinclair looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Nguyen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nguyen.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a nice uppercut.
Nguyen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Nguyen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nguyen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sinclair taking a breather.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
Sinclair swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Nguyen.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen stalls.
Nguyen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sinclair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen blocks the elbow strike.
Sinclair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Nguyen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen lands a shot to the body.
Nguyen scores with a shot to the side of Sinclair's head.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nguyen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nguyen is pushing Sinclair up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sinclair tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Sinclair back against the cage.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Nguyen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Nguyen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nguyen presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Sinclair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Nguyen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
Nguyen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinclair or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen is leaning against Sinclair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Nguyen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nguyen.
A short body shot lands from Sinclair as the two fighters clinch.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nguyen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nguyen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nguyen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Nguyen as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nguyen lands with a right hand.
Nguyen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen moves out of range as Sinclair strikes.
Nguyen slips a jab from Sinclair.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen scores with a spinning back kick!
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nguyen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sinclair at a distance.
Sinclair misses with a hook to the body
and Nguyen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Sinclair is predictable there
and Nguyen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the head.
Casper Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sinclair doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Nguyen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen clinches up with Sinclair and pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Sinclair misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sinclair tries a body shot but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Sinclair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinclair takes a shot to the head.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.
Nguyen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.
Nguyen cracks Sinclair with a nice body shot.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Casper Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Nguyen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nguyen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nguyen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nguyen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sinclair misses with the head strike.
Sinclair throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
A head punch on the inside from Sinclair fails to land.
Nguyen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Nguyen scores with a hook to the body.
Nguyen digs a right hand into Sinclair's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sinclair's gas tank.
Nguyen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nguyen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nguyen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen works on Sinclair's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Sinclair.
Nguyen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nguyen presses Sinclair against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
A nice left hand lands by Nguyen.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen cracks Sinclair with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen is working Sinclair over against the cage.
Nguyen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scotty Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nguyen prevents Sinclair from breaking the clinch.
Nguyen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Sinclair tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Sinclair back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Sinclair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.
Sinclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a body punch.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Sinclair throws knees to the body.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen lands a body punch.
Sinclair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinclair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Sinclair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Nguyen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sinclair up against the cage.
Sinclair throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sinclair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sinclair swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Sinclair fails to land.
Nguyen blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Nguyen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nguyen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Nguyen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Renato Gracie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins throws and low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie cracks Baggins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baggins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
No joy there for Baggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
Gracie is working Baggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie stops Baggins from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Baggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie 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.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baggins.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Baggins.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baggins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baggins controlling the position for now.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baggins sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie stops Baggins from getting back to his feet.
Baggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baggins.
Baggins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie wants to control but Baggins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looking to ground and pound but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Baggins wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Baggins throwing strikes here but Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie wants to hold on but Baggins pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Baggins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baggins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baggins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Baggins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Baggins unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
Baggins tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Baggins lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie'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.
Baggins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Renato Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Baggins's head back.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Baggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Baggins wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie is in close to Baggins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie stops Baggins from standing up.
Gracie works over Baggins with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baggins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baggins has escaped and now he's on top!
Baggins throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baggins wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Baggins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baggins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Baggins sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Baggins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie misses with a head shot. Baggins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Baggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Baggins 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.
Baggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Baggins's brow.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Renato Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baggins lands a two punch combo.
Baggins throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie cracks Baggins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Baggins as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie cracks Baggins with a good jab.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Baggins's guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Baggins.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baggins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Baggins wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
Baggins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baggins tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Baggins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baggins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Baggins.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baggins with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baggins is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baggins pulls his head out easily.
Baggins is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renato Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggins misses with a low kick.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baggins's guard.
Baggins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Baggins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggins misses with a head kick.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Baggins's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Submit To Death by Grotesque. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Arlovski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Headden is looking to clinch.
Headden moves out of range of the strikes.
Headden tries to clinch up.
Headden avoids the body shot from Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headden.
A punch combination from Headden misses.
A swing and a miss from Headden.
Arlovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arlovski throws an overhand right that lands on Headden's shoulder, as Headden tries to avoid the shot.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Headden moves out of range.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Headden moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headden is looking to clinch.
Headden misses with the combination.
Headden has a takedown stuffed.
Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Headden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Headden misses.
Arlovski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Headden rather than just go for the knockout.
Arlovski cracks the inside of Headden's front leg.
Headden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arlovski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Headden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Headden has momentary wrist control but Arlovski slips an elbow through the middle.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Headden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Headden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arlovski postures up and lands a big shot to Headden's brow.
Headden 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.
Arlovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Headden pulls Arlovski in to control the position.
Arlovski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arlovski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Headden's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlovski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arlovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Headden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Headden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Headden!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Arlovski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arlovski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden trying to control from the bottom.
Arlovski throws a strike but Headden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Headden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlovski cracks Headden with a solid left hand.
Arlovskiis looking to pass into half guard but Headden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Headden is in guard.
Arlovski trying to keep a closed guard but Headden is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski keeping moving, preventing Headden from controlling successfully.
Arlovski 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.
Headden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arlovski has his hands on Headden's head, controlling the position.
Headden won't allow Arlovski to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Headden misses with a straight right.
Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Headden.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Headden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Arlovski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Headden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Headden throws out a loose jab but Arlovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Headden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Headden showed some decent athleticism there.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Headden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arlovski trying to get back to full guard but Headden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Headden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Headden manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arlovski to take his back!
Headden is riding his opponent, not letting Arlovski buck him off.
Arlovski trying to control the hands but Headden won't let him.
Headden biding his time, controlling Arlovski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Headden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Headden avoiding Arlovski 's attempts to control his hands.
Arlovski turns into Headden and is now in his guard.
Headden keeping moving, preventing Arlovski from controlling successfully.
Arlovski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Headden kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arlovski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to pass the guard.
Headden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Headden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Headden can't keep his opponent in guard - Arlovski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Arlovski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but Headden defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Headden gets back to full guard.
Headden keeping full guard, as Arlovski tries to pass.
Arlovski lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovski gets back to half guard.
Arlovski is looking for a sweep. Headden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Headden is trying to control the action in half guard but Arlovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arlovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headden.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arlovski.
Headden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Headden tries to clinch up but Arlovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlovski lands with a straight right. Headden didn't see that one coming.
Arlovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Headden throws out the jab.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Headden regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arlovski.
Headden pulls Arlovski in close to prevent any damage.
Headden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arlovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arlovski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Headden trying to control the position here.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Headden keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Headden lunges at Arlovski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arlovski's hand.
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.
Headden connects with a solid leg kick.
Arlovski avoids the head kick by Headden.
Headden misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Arlovski misses the target.
Arlovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Headden.
Headden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Headden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Headden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Headden was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski.
Headden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Headden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Arlovski takes a swing at Headden's ribcage but misses.
Headden loads up on a big right hand but Arlovski slips the punch.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arlovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Headden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Headden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Headden connects with a single shot there.
Headden is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Headden tries to land a front kick but Arlovski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arlovski throws a body punch but Headden moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Arlovski.
Headden is looking to clinch.
Arlovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Arlovski ducks right into an uppercut from Headden.
Headden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Headden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlovski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlovski misses with a body punch.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Headden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Headden digs a right hand into Arlovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arlovski's gas tank.
Arlovski tries to work over Headden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Headden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Arlovski has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Headden.
Headden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Headden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arlovski's efforts to push away.
Headden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arlovski's face.
Arlovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlovski throws a head punch that misses.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Headden tries a knee to the head but Arlovski blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Headden 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Garnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Wayne Ballantine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wayne Ballantine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Garnet!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine clinches up against the cage.
Garnet lands with a light punch inside.
Ballantine blocks an uppercut.
Ballantine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ballantine presses Garnet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballantine has clasped his hands together around Garnet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ballantine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Garnet tries to bench press Ballantine off him but Ballantine keeps the position.
Ballantine slows the pace down.
Garnet looking for a sweep but Ballantine has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ballantine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garnet hang on?
Garnet wants to control but Ballantine is having none of it.
Garnet tries to reverse the position but Ballantine maintains control.
Garnet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garnet trying to get back to full guard but Ballantine takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ballantine lands with some strikes.
Garnet tries to lock up and control but Ballantine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garnet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballantine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garnet?
Garnet throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ballantine. What's that going to do exactly?
Garnet is looking to get to half guard.
Ballantine working Garnet over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garnet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Garnet 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ballantine is pushing down on Garnet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garnet is fighting to maintain full guard but Ballantine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garnet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ballantine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ballantine's back!
Ballantine trying to control the hands but Garnet won't let him.
Ballantine is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine breaks Garnet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ballantine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ballantine works over Garnet with some ground and pound from guard.
Ballantine stopping the sweep attempt from Garnet.
Garnet trying to keep a closed guard but Ballantine is proving a slippery customer.
Ballantine 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ballantine postures up in Garnet's guard and throws a big left but Garnet blocks it.
Garnet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ballantine trying to control but Garnet is working from the bottom.
Ballantine preventing the sweep.
Ballantine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garnet looks for a takedown but Ballantine sprawls well.
Ballantine cracks a nice hook into Garnet's ribs.
Ballantine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garnet's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballantine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garnet did well to prevent Ballantine getting side control.
Garnet is trying to maintain the position but Ballantine is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballantine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garnet avoids it really well and circles away.
Garnet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ballantine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garnet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballantine counters with a takedown into side control.
Garnet manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ballantine's best efforts.
Ballantine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ballantine trying to mount his opponent but Garnet defends it.
Ballantine controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ballantine lands a nice short elbow.
Ballantine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garnet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garnet is looking to improve his position.
Ballantine is trying to control the action in half guard but Garnet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ballantine.
Ballantine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garnet keeping moving, preventing Ballantine from controlling successfully.
Ballantine won't allow Garnet to sweep him here.
Garnet manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ballantine tries to lock up and control but Garnet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Ballantine working to try and regain half guard.
Garnet landing strikes from the mount and Ballantine is in trouble!
Garnet lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnet scoring with strikes but Ballantine is staying in there.
Garnet prevents Ballantine from getting the reversal.
Ballantine is working hard here to advance position.
Garnet is stalling here but it's allowed Ballantine to get half guard.
Garnet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ballantine wants to improve his position but Garnet is controlling well.
Ballantine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballantine.
Wayne Ballantine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garnet throwing strikes but missing.
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 Wayne Ballantine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garnet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballantine counters with a stiff right hand.
Garnet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballantine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ballantine lands a couple of elbows.
Ballantine wants to control from the top but Garnet keeps moving.
Ballantine throwing strikes from guard but Garnet blocks nicely.
Garnet 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.
Ballantine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballantine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garnet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garnet trying to keep a closed guard but Ballantine is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnet wants to sweep here but Ballantine controlling him for the moment.
Ballantine stands and throws Garnet's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballantine cracks Garnet with a big elbow.
Garnet is not content to let Ballantine control the position.
Garnet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ballantine trying to control the action but Garnet is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garnet is looking to regain half guard here but Ballantine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballantine landing strikes.
Garnet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Garnet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ballantine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garnet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnet slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ballantine.
Ballantine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garnet.
Ballantine will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Garnet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Ballantine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garnet is one step ahead there.
Garnet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballantine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ballantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garnet shoots and misses
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballantine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garnet on the side of the head.
Ballantine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garnet defends it nicely.
Ballantine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garnet 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.
Ballantine trying to control but Garnet is working from the bottom.
Garnet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garnet trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine trying to control but Garnet is working from the bottom.
Ballantine throwing strikes but missing.
Garnet 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Ballantine.
Garnet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ballantine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
Ballantine tries to stall but Garnet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ballantine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garnet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Ballantine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garnet can't fight it off and eventually Ballantine manages to take the fight to the floor. Garnet looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ballantine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine controlling from the top position.
Garnet wants to improve his position but instead Ballantine has moved into half guard.
Garnet tries to roll over but Ballantine keeps him under control.
Ballantine working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Ballantine.
Ballantine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnet is looking for a sweep. Ballantine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garnet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ballantine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ballantine's back!
Garnet doesn't have the hooks in and Ballantine manages to turn into his guard.
Garnet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ballantine's guard.
Ballantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ballantine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ballantine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ballantine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballantine lands strikes from half guard.
Garnet is pressing down on Ballantine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballantine stands up over Garnet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garnet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ballantine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garnet is defending against the submission attempts here by Ballantine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine had his way with Josh Garnet in that round.
That's time! Ballantine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballantine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballantine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ballantine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garnet is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garnet is on top in guard.
Ballantine looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballantine, not yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ballantine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ballantine is landing with some decent strikes but Garnet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Ballantine is landing with some decent strikes but Garnet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ballantine lands a big elbow.
Ballantine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garnet?
Garnet is squirming around, avoiding Ballantine's attempts to control the action.
Ballantine working the ground and pound effectively.
Garnet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Garnet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garnet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garnet?
Garnet is rocked!
Ballantine postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Garnet in real trouble here! The ref calls for Garnet to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Ballantine!
Wayne Ballantine is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hade Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gustav Graves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hade Wood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wood trying to stall but Graves improves his position.
Graves gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Wood pulls Graves in close to his closed guard and prevents Graves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wood is trying to keep Graves in close.
Wood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Wood pushes Graves off and gets back to his feet.
Graves tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Wood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Wood is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves is working Wood over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood tries to pull guard but Graves won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Wood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Wood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood looks gassed!
Wood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Graves wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is pushing down on Wood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wood is fighting to maintain full guard but Graves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
Graves is controlling the pace.
Wood is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wood scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graves.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood slips a jab from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Graves misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Wood is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood blocking some punches.
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Wood is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wood is rocked!
Graves is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves throws a big uppercut that drops Wood! More strikes from Graves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wood lies dazed against the cage as Graves celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Graves!
Gustav Graves retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Stevenson misses.
This takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevenson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a hook but This blocks it.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
This fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
This working aggressively here.
This lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson can't get the takedown.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as This walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Conquer This has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stevenson.
This takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevenson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by This. That's going to slow Stevenson down.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but This moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greg Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but This avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from This.
Stevenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. This sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Stevenson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevenson.
This is looking to land body kicks.
Stevenson misses with a jab to the body
and This counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from This.
A short left from This.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from This.
A body shot lands from This.
This cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is working Stevenson over against the cage.
A short uppercut from This.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This lands with a right to the head.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from This.
A hook to the body from This.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
This is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Nice body punch from This.
This cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from This - that landed with a thud.
This throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from This.
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!
A short right from This.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This lands a body shot.
This is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but This won't allow it.
This digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from This.
This softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
This lands a shot to the body.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This lands with a right to the head.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but This keeps him there for the moment.
This presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from This.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from This.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This lands a body shot.
This lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
This lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson blocks a head kick by This.
Stevenson shoots in and drives through. This sprawls well.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by This.
No joy there for Stevenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevenson is defended easily by This.
This throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This misses with a body shot.
This tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
This connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the body
and This counters with a head kick.
This scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by This.
This wants to clinch.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by This.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by This.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but This moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Stevenson or perhaps it was just good defense by This which made him look bad.
Conquer This has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stevenson.
This misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and This counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from This on the inside.
A body shot lands from This.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from This.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
This works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches.
This makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson is trying desperately to land a takedown but This is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stevenson.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
This lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from This.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This lands a nice uppercut.
This lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from This.
This lands a body punch.
This lands a left hand.
This lands a body shot in the clinch.
This cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. This just stands there and leans against the cage.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is working Stevenson over against the cage.
This scores with a shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This digs a right hand into Stevenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stevenson's gas tank.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from This.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from This.
Conquer This has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from This.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
This lands a nice uppercut.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
This is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
A right handed body shot lands from This.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This lands a nice uppercut.
This lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from This.
This cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
This gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for This.
This works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on This's shoulder, as This tries to avoid the shot.
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - This had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but This was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook but This avoids it easily.
This fakes the leg kick and cracks Stevenson in the body.
This avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from This.
This moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stevenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from This.
This scores with a kick to the midsection.
This lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for This.
This has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from This.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from This.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for This.
This lands a shot to the body.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is working Stevenson over against the cage.
This lands a shot to the body.
This working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from This.
A short left from This.
This scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from This.
This scores with a hook to the body.
This lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from This as the two fighters clinch.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but This has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from This.
This lands with a right to the head.
This lands a right hand.
This pushes Stevenson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This scores with a hook to the body.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This scores with a nice hook to the head.
This lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for This.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
This lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from This.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This lands with a right to the head.
This lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This lands an uppercut.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This lands a nice shot to the body.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from This.
This is leaning against Stevenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This lands a body shot.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This digs a right hand underneath Stevenson's ribcage. Stevenson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stevenson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as This walks away with a smile on his face. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
This throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Stevenson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from This. That one must have hurt.
This scores with a nice right hand.
Stevenson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from This.
Good standup being displayed there by This as he connects with a hook.
This throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stevenson.
This throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and This counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and This counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
This throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer This clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevenson lands a with a good body shot.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
This ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conquer This is winning the standup battle so far.
This just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson misses with a two punch combination.
This throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
This moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - This looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. This sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and This counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevenson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but This slips the punch.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. This saw that one coming.
This turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by This.
A decent looking body kick lands there for This.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Conquer This is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.
This lands a right hand.
Stevenson struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stevenson or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from This.
A short uppercut from This.
This lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
This drops Stevenson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stevenson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stevenson is rocked!
This unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stevenson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but This is unloading with more strikes now! Stevenson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conquer This!
Conquer This is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBraddish comes to the cage accompanied by Broken by 12 Stones. Hill has chosen Alice In Chains - Rooster as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny McBraddish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBraddish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBraddish loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
McBraddish tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBraddish misses with a hook.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill wants to land a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range.
Hill takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBraddish's calf.
Decent striking displayed by McBraddish there.
McBraddish throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
McBraddish throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
McBraddish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a right and a left that McBraddish avoids nicely.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBraddish.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hill.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
McBraddish misses with a hook to the body
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hill.
Hill digs a right hand into McBraddish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McBraddish's gas tank.
McBraddish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hill is struggling to control the position.
Hill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McBraddish's efforts to push away.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as McBraddish controls his hands.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBraddish breaks from the clinch.
McBraddish thows a leg kick but Hill checks it
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBraddish throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
McBraddish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBraddish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBraddish. That did some damage!
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill throws a solid leg kick but McBraddish takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hill.
Hill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
Hill is looking to slow McBraddish down with leg kicks.
McBraddish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a low kick, right behind McBraddish 's knee.
Hill scores with a jab to the body.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBraddish misses with a hook.
McBraddish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hill.
McBraddish working hard to break the clinch.
McBraddish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBraddish blocks a body shot from Hill.
Hill prevents McBraddish from breaking the clinch.
Hill keeps control of McBraddish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
McBraddish is trying to break free.
McBraddish is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
McBraddish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Hill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McBraddish tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill digs a right hand underneath McBraddish's ribcage. McBraddish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill misses with the head strike.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill pushes McBraddish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBraddish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from McBraddish misses.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - McBraddish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
McBraddish looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBraddish moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
McBraddish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBraddish counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hill's knee momentarily.
McBraddish is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hill's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hill throws a low kick but McBraddish avoids it.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBraddish sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBraddish keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a leg kick but McBraddish sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill tries to clinch
and McBraddish counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hill thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill feints and then cracks McBraddish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBraddish down.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
McBraddish wants to break free but Hill has control.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBraddish has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
McBraddish breaks from the clinch.
McBraddish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBraddish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
McBraddish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBraddish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McBraddish is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
McBraddish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McBraddish takes a shot to the head.
McBraddish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBraddish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McBraddish.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill slips a straight right by McBraddish.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBraddish checks a leg kick.
Hill fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBraddish checks it well.
McBraddish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McBraddish misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McBraddish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill is looking to chop away at McBraddish's legs.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill wants to slow McBraddish down by chopping away at his legs.
McBraddish scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
McBraddish takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a looping left.
McBraddish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill swings for the body but McBraddish moves out of range.
McBraddish throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Hill there.
McBraddish misses with a looping left.
Hill scores with a nice strike.
McBraddish lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but McBraddish manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hill counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McBraddish throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trinity Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBraddish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McBraddish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBraddish.
Hill slips a jab from McBraddish.
Hill pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range and Hill settles back down.
Hill throws a leg kick
and McBraddish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
McBraddish scores with a nice head shot.
McBraddish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McBraddish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBraddish looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBraddish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill avoids the body shot from McBraddish.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBraddish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting McBraddish counter with a right hand.
McBraddish fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Hill.
McBraddish stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hill throws a low kick, looking for McBraddish's leg but McBraddish calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Hill throws a leg kick which misses McBraddish's front leg but catches the back leg as McBraddish tries to avoid it.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hill blocks a jab.
McBraddish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McBraddish to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBraddish.
Hill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McBraddish rather than just go for the knockout.
Hill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hill slips under a jab from McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBraddish's knee momentarily.
McBraddish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill is looking to slow McBraddish down with leg kicks.
McBraddish cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hill throws a right and a left that McBraddish avoids nicely.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBraddish throws a combination that misses
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McBraddish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McBraddish circles away quickly and effectively.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBraddish's knee momentarily.
Hill misses with a combination
and McBraddish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Hill misses the body punch
enabling McBraddish to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Trinity Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McBraddish throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill staying out of range there.
McBraddish misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBraddish's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Hill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but McBraddish seems unphased.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBraddish.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hill 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 McBraddish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBraddish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBraddish checks the leg kick.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range and Hill settles back down.
Hill lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing.
McBraddish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
McBraddish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Hill both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Hill catches McBraddish right on the button with a cross.
McBraddish throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Hill is predictable there
enabling McBraddish to counter with a crisp jab.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBraddish.
Hill cracks the inside of McBraddish's front leg.
McBraddish throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBraddish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McBraddish misses the target.
Hill tries to land a leg kick but McBraddish saw it coming and moves away.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hill counters with a right hand to the body.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBraddish.
Hill thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBraddish moves away.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but McBraddish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBraddish getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from McBraddish misses the target.
McBraddish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from McBraddish misses.
Hill throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBraddish looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
McBraddish throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McBraddish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBraddish looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill tries to clinch but McBraddish moves out of range.
McBraddish throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill cracks McBraddish with a right hand to the side of the head.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill throws a leg kick
and McBraddish counters with a right hand to the body.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut.
Hill staying out of range there.
McBraddish throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
McBraddish checks a leg kick.
McBraddish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBraddish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by McBraddish as he checks the leg kick.
McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBraddish tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Hill.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
Hill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill tests McBraddish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters with a stiff right hand.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
McBraddish throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBraddish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBraddish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McBraddish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but McBraddish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill slips under a jab from McBraddish.
Hill throws a leg kick but McBraddish moved away.
Hill throws a body punch but McBraddish moves out of range.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBraddish.
Hill throws a nice looking combination but McBraddish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBraddish throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBraddish to score with a decent uppercut.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish.
Hill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill is looking to clinch but McBraddish is avoiding it.
McBraddish moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McBraddish.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBraddish's knee momentarily.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
McBraddish throws a big shot that misses.
McBraddish lunges at Hill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hill's hand.
Hill slips a jab from McBraddish.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBraddish.
McBraddish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McBraddish throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBraddish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
McBraddish throws a sloppy body shot
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBraddish thinking.
Hill moves away from the strike by McBraddish.
A leg kick checked by McBraddish.
McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBraddish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBraddish misses with a combination
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBraddish checks a low kick from Hill.
Hill feints and then cracks McBraddish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBraddish down.
McBraddish misses with a hook to the body
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McBraddish lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick
and McBraddish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McBraddish throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
McBraddish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hill counters with a straight right hand.
McBraddish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill jabs at McBraddish's body.
McBraddish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McBraddish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
McBraddish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McBraddish misses with a leg kick
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBraddish's knee momentarily.
A shot to the body from McBraddish misses
and Hill counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McBraddish lands a right hook to the body.
Hill fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow McBraddish down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from McBraddish finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
McBraddish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McBraddish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBraddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill throws a leg kick
and McBraddish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill staying out of range there.
McBraddish swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBraddish thinking.
McBraddish throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hill blocks a jab.
A jab from McBraddish finds it's way through Hill's defenses.
McBraddish scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnny McBraddish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBraddish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBraddish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
McBraddish lands with a nice combination. Hill backs away looking to recover.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBraddish's knee momentarily.
Hill throws a leg kick
enabling McBraddish to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBraddish.
Hill slips under a jab.
McBraddish tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill moves out of range as McBraddish strikes.
Hill throws a body punch but McBraddish moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
McBraddish misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBraddish misses with a body punch
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
McBraddish scores with the left hand. Hill knows he should have avoided that one.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBraddish's sensitive parts.
Hill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBraddish is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hill.
A slow jab from McBraddish misses its intended target.
McBraddish looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with an outside leg kick.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBraddish.
Hill throws a shot to the body.
McBraddish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a low kick, looking for McBraddish's leg but McBraddish calmly moves out of range.
Good work by McBraddish as he checks the leg kick.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBraddish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBraddish.
McBraddish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses McBraddish's front leg but catches the back leg as McBraddish tries to avoid it.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBraddish manages to avoid it.
McBraddish dodges the punch combination from Hill.
McBraddish misses with a body shot
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBraddish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBraddish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBraddish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBraddish thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trinity Hill.
Well Hill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trinity Hill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by George Straits- The Fireman. Creed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Liddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creed scores with a leg kick.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Creed throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Liddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liddell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Creed.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Creed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Creed is trying to force a seperation but Liddell has the dominant position.
Liddell cracks Creed with a nice body shot.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell trying to stall but Creed improves his position.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed taking a breather.
Liddell throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liddell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Creed is defending well for now.
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Creed tries to break free but Liddell pushes him back against the cage.
Liddell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddell pushes Creed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed is leaning against Liddell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Liddell.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creed.
Liddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Liddell avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Liddell.
Liddell tries to work over Creed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creed tries to work over Liddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Liddell.
Creed tries to circle away but Liddell has him pinned against the cage.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
Creed pushes Liddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liddell trying to land knees to the body.
Liddell stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Liddell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Creed lands a right hand.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Creed tries to work over Liddell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liddell tries to land knees in the clinch but Creed avoids the damage to the body.
Liddell lands a nice uppercut.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddell works on Creed's body with a couple of short punches.
Liddell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liddell motions for Creed to come forward. Liddell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
Creed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed letting Liddell take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Liddell - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Liddell.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Liddell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liddell landing knees to the body.
Creed looks gassed!
Liddell can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Creed avoiding damage as Liddell throws knees to the body.
Liddell struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Liddell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Creed blocks a body shot from Liddell.
Liddell pushes Creed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Liddell has Creed pressed against the cage, preventing Creed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liddell working aggressively here.
Creed takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Liddell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creed is out of range.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell jabs at Creed's body.
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Liddell saw it coming and moves away.
Creed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Creed takes one on the button.
Creed moves forwards but Liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liddell tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liddell has managed to clinch.
Dan Liddell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed is trying to maintain a safe position but Liddell gets an underhook and turns Creed into the cage.
A short right from Liddell on the inside.
Liddell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liddell cracks Creed with a nice body shot.
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!
Liddell is leaning against Creed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Liddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Liddell is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.
Liddell landing knees to the head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
Liddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Liddell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Liddell lands a hook that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Still in the clinch, Liddell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liddell controlling the action here for a moment.
Liddell misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Liddell digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liddell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liddell digs a right hand into Creed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Creed's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Liddell.
A left hand lands to the body for Liddell.
Liddell trying to land knees to the body.
Liddell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Creed or not.
Liddell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The referee calls for Liddell to work.
Liddell works on Creed's body with a couple of short punches.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Liddell slows down the pace here.
Liddell tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Liddell back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Liddell fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liddell effectively controlling the action here.
Creed tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Creed takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Liddell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Liddell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Liddell has Creed pressed against the cage.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Creed tries a body shot but Liddell blocks it.
Creed prevents a body shot from Liddell.
Creed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Liddell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liddell cracks Creed with a nice body shot.
Liddell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Creed tries to circle away but Liddell has him pinned against the cage.
Liddell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Creed trying to control the position but instead, Liddell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Creed into the cage.
Liddell scores with a shoulder strike.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed managing to block the knees to the body from Liddell.
Liddell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell lands an uppercut.
Liddell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Liddell landing knees to the head.
Liddell digs a right hand underneath Creed's ribcage. Creed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liddell lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell moves out of range as Creed strikes.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Liddell catches Creed right on the button with a cross.
Creed is rocked!
Liddell connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Creed to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Liddell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Liddell!
Dan Liddell retains his light heavyweight title!
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