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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Andreti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Daneele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Andreti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Daneele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daneele misses with a hook. Andreti ducked under it nicely.
Daneele slaps away a takedown attempt from Andreti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daneele stuffs the takedown attempt from Andreti. Andreti gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daneele as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Andreti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daneele steps into range and cracks Andreti with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Andreti flops backwards and Daneele dives into his guard looking to finish!
Andreti is rocked!
Daneele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andreti is pulling down on Daneele's head. It's preventing any offense from Daneele, at least for the moment.
Oh Andreti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andreti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daneele manages to get himself to full guard.
Andreti seems to have got his legs back now.
Andreti wants to control from the top but Daneele keeps moving.
Daneele wants to get back to his feet but Andreti passes into half guard.
Andreti stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daneele won't allow Andreti to pass to mount.
Daneele is trying to stand.
Andreti not doing much here.
Andreti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andreti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daneele!
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.
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.
Andreti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daneele?
Andreti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andreti unloads with some shots from mount but Daneele bucks and avoids them well.
Andreti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daneele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andreti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andreti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daneele is surviving well by controlling Andreti's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daneele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daneele takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andreti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andreti 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.
Andreti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Daneele that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Andreti working Daneele over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daneele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daneele looks gassed!
Daneele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andreti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Andreti lands a big elbow - Daneele is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Daneele is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rob Andreti!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meu Amor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meu Amor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Muller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amor throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Muller.
Amor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Amor . Those never looked like landing.
Amor scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Arthur Muller has been cut.
Muller throws a hook but Amor avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Amor misses.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Amor . Those never looked like landing.
Amor throws a series of strikes that have Muller backpedaling.
Amor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amor throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Amor . Those never looked like landing.
Muller moves into the clinch.
Muller tries a knee to the head but Amor blocks it.
Muller keeps control of Amor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amor is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller has Amor pressed against the cage, preventing Amor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller has Amor pressed against the cage, preventing Amor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Amor . Beautiful body shot.
Amor misses with the combination.
Meu Amor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muller on the side of the head.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amor .
No joy there for Amor , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Amor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muller's hands.
Amor lands with a shot to the body.
Amor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muller stops Amor from getting back to his feet.
Muller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Amor is just riding it out for now. Muller eventually gives up the hold.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Muller works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amor is trying to stand.
Amor is breathing heavily.
Muller looking to finish with strikes here!
Muller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Muller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Muller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Muller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Muller trying to control but Amor is having none of it.
Muller wants to control the action but instead Amor gets a body lock and reverses into Muller's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amor 's guard.
Muller passes into half guard.
Amor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Muller unloads with some shots from mount but Amor bucks and avoids them well.
Muller looking to finish with strikes here!
Amor is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Meu Amor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amor .
Amor throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller.
A left and a right from Amor both land. Nice combination.
Muller walks into a jab.
Amor tries a head kick but it misses.
Muller misses with the combination.
Amor misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Amor .
Amor ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Muller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amor .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Amor . Those never looked like landing.
Meu Amor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
A big left from Amor misses.
Muller slips under a jab from Amor .
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amor .
Amor looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amor misses with a wild combination.
Amor looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amor connects with a jab.
Amor blocks a jab.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muller tries to clinch there but Amor circles away.
Amor throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amor tries to sprawl but Muller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muller wants to take a breather but Amor is having none of it.
Muller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amor 's head.
Muller is looking to stall here but Amor recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Amor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller is pushing down on Amor 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amor is fighting to maintain full guard but Muller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Muller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muller misses with a head shot.
Muller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amor is on top in guard.
Muller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amor !
Muller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amor is looking to escape.
Amor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Amor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Muller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Muller controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muller throwing strikes here but Amor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Muller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Muller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Muller throws some wild stikes that Amor manages to avoid easily.
Muller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Muller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Muller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Amor moved out of range.
Amor tries to bum rush Muller with a series of wild strikes but Muller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amor swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Amor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muller passes Amor 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muller moves into full mount! Amor won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Muller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller looking to ground and pound but Amor is blocking nicely.
Amor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muller.
Muller controlling from mount.
Amor is in a horrible position here. Muller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Muller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Muller punching from mount but Amor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Muller throwing strikes here but Amor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Muller.
Amor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Muller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amor 's face.
Poor strikes thrown by Muller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Amor is squirming around, avoiding Muller's attempts to control the action.
Muller throwing strikes here but Amor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller trying to control but Amor is having none of it.
Muller punching from mount but Amor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muller.
Muller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muller throws some wild stikes that Amor manages to avoid easily.
Muller wants to control the pace but Amor is squirming around nicely.
Muller thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Muller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muller looking to control but Amor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Muller looking to ground and pound but Amor is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Muller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Muller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo has chosen Love? as his entrance music. Andrei Chikatilo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isiah Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Chikatilo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp throws a lazy uppercut
and Chikatilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemp throws a right hand that misses
and Chikatilo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chikatilo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kemp tries to avoid it but Chikatilo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kemp to the ground. Kemp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kemp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Andrei Chikatilo has been cut.
Kemp misses the jab.
Chikatilo lands with a good body shot.
Chikatilo lands a nice shot that snaps Kemp's head back.
A lazy left from Chikatilo finds it's target.
Kemp is rocked!
Chikatilo scores with a leg kick.
Oh Kemp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikatilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Chikatilo coming out on top.
Kemp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatilo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Chikatilo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca has chosen Across the Alps as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Barca catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barca throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams sizes up Barca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barca throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Barca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Barca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Jab by Williams.
Barca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Barca will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca misses with a hook
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barca scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Barca is looking to land body kicks.
Barca swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Barca misses with a left hand
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barca misses with a left hand
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barca tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Barca drops back down to his feet.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barca misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams throws a series of punches but Barca avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barca misses with a right hand
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carl Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a right and a left that Barca avoids nicely.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Barca tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Barca drops back down to his feet.
Barca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Barca misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barca's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barca 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to stand but Barca is controlling from the bottom.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Carl Williams.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Barca lands with a cross.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Barca is breathing heavily.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Barca throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Barca will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barca misses with a body shot
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Carl Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Barca throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Williams.
Barca tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Barca misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams works over Barca's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Barca's head.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Barca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has Barca up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Barca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Barca backing up. Barca nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.
Barca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams with a jab.
Barca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barca walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams get's back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carl Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barca thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barca back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barca takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Williams!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateus Allen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateus Allen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banner is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen controlling the action here.
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allen lands a nice short elbow.
Allen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Banner is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allen.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Banner is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Banner.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Allen controlling the pace.
Allen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Banner controls his leg.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Allen is going to stand back up.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Allen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banner's guard.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Allen trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Banner blocks nicely.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allen wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Allen is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Allen postures up in Banner's guard and throws a big left but Banner blocks it.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen wanted to stand there but Banner had control of the position.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Banner blocks nicely.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Allen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
Banner is trying to keep Allen in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mateus Allen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Allen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Allen stands up and waves to Banner to follow him.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen misses with a takedown
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Allen.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Allen sprawls well initially but Banner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Banner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Allen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen is trying to stand.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Allen has one foot on Banner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Allen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen wants to stand up but Banner is controlling him.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Allen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mateus Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a few punches from side control.
Banner is putting a hurting on Allen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner misses with the ground and pound.
Allen is pushing Banner's head away, looking to escape. Banner manages to hold on to the position though.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Allen is trying to get back to his feet.
Banner trying to control the action but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen tries to escape but Banner is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working Allen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Allen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Banner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Allen is trying to defend but Banner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Allen kicks off Banner and gets to his feet.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allen is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allen has one foot on Banner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mateus Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Allen's guard.
Wayne Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Allen.
Allen pushes Banner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Allen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Allen backing up. Allen nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
Allen tries for a takedown but Banner circles away easily
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allen defending well though.
Allen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Allen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner clearly takes 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.
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.
Allen tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Banner stops Allen from getting back to his feet.
Banner working Allen over with strikes.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen pushes Banner off looking to stand but Banner dives back in and keeps control.
Allen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Allen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Allen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Allen's hands, connecting with Allen's forehead.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Banner thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Allen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen misses with a head shot. Banner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Banner 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.
Allen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Allen postures up in Banner's guard and throws a big left but Banner blocks it.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Allen trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Allen postures up in Banner's guard and throws a big left but Banner blocks it.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mateus Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Allen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banner did well to prevent Allen getting side control.
Allen trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Allen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Allen is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mateus Allen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Allen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allen is looking to stand up but Banner isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Allen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Allen wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mateus Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Banner won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
Banner is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner prevents Allen from getting back to his feet.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Allen wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Allen wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Allen wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner prevents Allen from standing back up.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Allen's head.
Allen tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen is trying to stand back up but Banner is controlling him
Banner passes to full mount!
Banner landing strikes from the mount and Allen is in trouble!
Wayne Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Allen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Allen!
Mateus Allen is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Tolborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolborg comes to the cage accompanied by Because I Got High. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anders Tolborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam dives in and grabs Tolborg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tolborg pushes down on Dignam's head and hops out.
Dignam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dignam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tolborg.
Anders Tolborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tolborg lands a really nice looking cross but Dignam seems unphased.
Tolborg throws a big shot that misses.
Dignam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tolborg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anders Tolborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
Tolborg throws a series of strikes that have Dignam backpedaling.
It looks like Sean Dignam has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam closes the distance but Tolborg moves to the side
and Tolborg counters with a right hand to the body.
Dignam looks gassed!
Tolborg jabs at Dignam's body.
Tolborg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dignam on the side of the head.
Tolborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tolborg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dignam avoids the body shot from Tolborg.
Tolborg cracks Dignam with a good jab.
Tolborg jabs Dignam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tolborg stuns Dignam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dignam is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tolborg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dignam.
Tolborg connects with a jab.
Tolborg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tolborg lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolborg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolborg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dignam doesn't seem bothered though.
Dignam takes one to the chin there.
Tolborg cracks Dignam with an open hand slap.
Tolborg digs a good hook to Dignam's body.
Tolborg lands a head shot.
Dignam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tolborg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tolborg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolborg is looking to wear down Dignam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dignam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg scores with the left hand. Dignam knows he should have avoided that one.
Tolborg lands with a nice body punch.
Tolborg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dignam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tolborg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dignam thinking.
Tolborg cracks Dignam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tolborg works over Dignam's head and body with a nice combination.
Dignam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tolborg thuds a left hand into Dignam's body.
Dignam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dignam takes one to the chin there.
Tolborg scores with a jab.
Tolborg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dignam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dignam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tolborg scores with a body shot.
Tolborg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dignam at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg scores with a hook.
Tolborg lands a jab.
Tolborg scores with a hook to the body. Dignam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tolborg cracks Dignam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dignam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tolborg missing with a left hand there. Dignam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolborg digs a good body shot into Dignam's ribs.
Tolborg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dignam misses with a takedown attempt - Tolborg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dignam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Tolborg. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolborg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg cracks Dignam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dignam avoids the body shot from Tolborg.
Tolborg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That has opened up Sean Dignam's cut even more.
Tolborg lands a jab to the head.
Tolborg lands a body shot.
Tolborg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dignam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tolborg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dignam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tolborg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tolborg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dignam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dignam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam is fighting to break Tolborg's control of his arms but Tolborg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolborg is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Tolborg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tolborg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolborg misses with a straight left.
Dignam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolborg to score with a decent uppercut.
Tolborg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignam can do to turn this around?
Tolborg misses with a jab to the body
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tolborg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dignam.
Tolborg scores with a decent looking hook.
Anders Tolborg is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolborg throws the left hand but Dignam avoids the punch easily.
Sean Dignam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dignam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tolborg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dignam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tolborg won't be happy with that.
Dignam throws an elbow but Tolborg slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dignam working the strikes but Tolborg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolborg wants to control but Dignam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg wants to improve his position but Dignam is controlling well.
Tolborg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dignam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dignam wants to control from the top but Tolborg keeps moving.
Dignam is in close to Tolborg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dignam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tolborg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dignam postures up in Tolborg's guard and throws a big left but Tolborg blocks it.
Dignam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolborg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dignam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dignam advances to half guard.
Dignam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dignam wants to work for an arm triangle but Tolborg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tolborg is trying to get back to full guard.
Dignam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dignam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tolborg wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dignam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dignam's back!
Dignam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dignam wants to control but Tolborg is keeping busy.
Tolborg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tolborg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dignam tries to roll over but Tolborg keeps him under control.
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.
Tolborg is trying to control. Dignam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tolborg connects with a nice short shot to Dignam's temple.
Tolborg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tolborg throwing shots but Dignam is blocking nicely.
Dignam gets full guard.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolborg defends it easily.
Tolborg throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dignam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tolborg stands up over Dignam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dignam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dignam.
Tolborg lands with a right hand.
Tolborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Dignam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dignam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolborg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolborg looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolborg, not yet.
Dignam pushing down on Tolborg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dignam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolborg tries to roll over but Dignam keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dignam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dignam winds up and cracks Tolborg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolborg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tolborg is looking for a sweep. Dignam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dignam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tolborg is looking for a sweep. Dignam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dignam is trying to control. Tolborg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dignam wants to pass the guard but Tolborg is defending well.
Sean Dignam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dignam seems to be looking for submissions.
Dignam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tolborg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dignam.
Dignam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tolborg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dignam, into his guard.
Dignam has control of Tolborg's left arm, preventing Tolborg from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tolborg wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
Tolborg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolborg wants to control from the top but Dignam keeps moving.
Tolborg distracts Dignam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dignam wants to sweep here but Tolborg controlling him for the moment.
Tolborg postures up.
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.
Dignam has a closed guard, preventing Tolborg from standing up.
Dignam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tolborg jabs Dignam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolborg connects with a single shot there.
Dignam looks to clinch
and Tolborg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dignam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dignam shoots in looking for a takedown. Tolborg tries to sprawl out of it but Dignam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tolborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anders Tolborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
Tolborg's corner calls for a 1-2. Tolborg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tolborg lands a really nice looking cross but Dignam seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Dignam.
I think Dignam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garai Totem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pumperknickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garai Totem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Pumperknickle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumperknickle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Totem counters with a nice uppercut.
Totem swinging wildly here.
Pumperknickle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pumperknickle wants to control but Totem is keeping him busy.
Totem is trying to control but can't.
Pumperknickle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pumperknickle thows a huge punch but Totem dodges it nicely.
Totem wants to improve his position but Pumperknickle is controlling well.
Totem trying to control here.
Pumperknickle working the head and body with strikes.
Pumperknickle is trying to control. Totem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Totem keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pumperknickle passes to side control.
Totem is trying to control Pumperknickle's posture but Pumperknickle avoids it.
Totem tries to bench press Pumperknickle off him but Pumperknickle keeps the position.
Totem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Totem tries to get to full guard but Pumperknickle has control of the leg.
Pumperknickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Totem is trying to get back to full guard.
Totem throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pumperknickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Totem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Garai Totem has been cut.
Totem tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Totem is trying to maintain the position but Pumperknickle is very close to passing his half guard.
Pumperknickle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumperknickle is keen to just control but Totem is a slippery customer.
Totem is trying to control but can't.
Pumperknickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Totem actively working from the bottom here.
Pumperknickle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Totem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pumperknickle.
Pumperknickle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Totem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pumperknickle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Totem manages to get to full guard.
Pumperknickle postures up and lands a big shot to Totem's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumperknickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Totem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pumperknickle lands a couple of elbows.
Garai Totem's cut is getting worse.
Pumperknickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pumperknickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Totem has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totem is on top in guard.
Pumperknickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Totem.
Totem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pumperknickle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Totem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pumperknickle has his hands on Totem's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totem won't allow Pumperknickle to sweep him here.
Pumperknickle keeping moving, preventing Totem from controlling successfully.
Totem throwing strikes from guard but Pumperknickle blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pumperknickle keeping moving, preventing Totem from controlling successfully.
Totem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pumperknickle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Totem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Pumperknickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garai Totem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pumperknickle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Totem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Totem struggling a bit here.
Totem 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.
Totem is looking for a sweep.
Totem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pumperknickle.
Pumperknickle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garai Totem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Totem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Totem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totem is looking for a sweep.
Totem struggling a bit here.
Pumperknickle is putting a hurting on Totem here, landing some big shots from side control.
Totem can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumperknickle scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Garai Totem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Pumperknickle!
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