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HWFC: Fight for Independence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Beltran (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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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran tries to clinch but Sims is having none of it.
Beltran throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mark Sims has been cut.
Sims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Sims clinches but Beltran breaks the clinch
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Conan Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran clinches but Sims breaks the clinch
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran kicks off Sims and gets to his feet.
Beltran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Sims is avoiding it.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltran lands with a hook. Sims tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltran dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Beltran's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims looks to clinch
and Beltran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran misses with a two punch combination.
Beltran wants to clinch.
Beltran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sims is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran blocks a head kick by Sims.
Beltran tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims moves into the clinch successfully.
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beltran prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
Sims slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
Beltran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sims makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sims.
Sims scores with a jab.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims tries to clinch up.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt
and Sims counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Sims is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beltran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran parries the strikes from Sims easily there. Sims is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beltran to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beltran is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sims wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
Sims working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beltran struggling a bit here.
Beltran is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conan Beltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Sims'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.
Sims scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sims is looking to stall here but Beltran recovers full guard.
Sims throws and elbow that misses. Beltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sims's guard. Nice move by Beltran!
Beltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran wants to stand but Sims is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran stands up and waves to Sims to follow him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
Beltran darts in trying to clinch
and Sims counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sims advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims is taking a breather. Beltran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Sims is trying to control. Beltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sims thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Beltran is in trouble now - Sims has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sims landing strikes from the mount.
Sims trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beltran tries to hold on but Sims postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sims breaks from Beltran's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Sims connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Sims's cut.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sims gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beltran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Beltran.
Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sims, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conan Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Beltran which made him look bad.
Beltran slaps away a takedown attempt from Sims, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sims wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Beltran slips under a jab.
Beltran keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltran tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran working hard to break the clinch.
Beltran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sims tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sims tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beltran swivels and escapes.
Beltran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran tries to clinch
and Sims counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Sims is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims preventing the sweep.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims trying to move into half guard but instead Beltran has managed to sweep!
Beltran trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom.
Beltran wants to stand but Sims is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims has his hands on Beltran's head, controlling the position.
Sims wriggles free and stands up.
Beltran misses with a hook.
Sims misses with a body shot
and Beltran counters by moving into the clinch.
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Beltran.
Beltran tries to clinch but Sims moves out of range.
Sims tries to clinch up.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Beltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown. Beltran fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Beltran.
I think Beltran 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conan Beltran!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's entrance music is AFI - Totalimmortal. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Nelson scores with a jab.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jimmy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apollo circles away quickly and effectively.
Apollo slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apollo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Apollo's body. Apollo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Apollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Apollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Apollo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Apollo's head.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Apollo moves away and avoids it.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Apollo.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Apollo backs away looking to recover.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Apollo's shoulder, as Apollo tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Apollo counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Apollo's head and hops out.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apollo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Jab from Nelson.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson throws a right hand that Apollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Apollo also avoids with ease.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Apollo passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apollo to get the leverage.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Apollo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apollo doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Apollo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nelson wants to control but Apollo is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Apollo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Apollo!
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Apollo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Apollo has escaped and now he's on top!
Apollo advances to half guard.
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apollo to get the leverage.
Apollo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Apollo dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Apollo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top!
Apollo keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Apollo wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Apollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Apollo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Apollo, into his guard.
Nelson stands up and waves to Apollo to follow him.
Jimmy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apollo has time to react.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apollo's head backwards.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apollo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Apollo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Apollo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apollo keeps working.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Apollo defending well.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Apollo is having none of it.
Nelson prevents Apollo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to advance position but Apollo counters by regaining guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Apollo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Apollo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
Apollo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apollo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control but Apollo postures up.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Apollo is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Apollo to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Apollo.
I think Apollo 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryan Apollo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glover Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Philip Phillips enters the cage!
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177 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glover Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson slips a jab from Phillips.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phillips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phillips slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phillips scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phillips scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phillips as he avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Phillips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glover Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Phillips is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phillips lands a jab.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Phillips connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Phillips pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Johnson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Philip Phillips!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between roger nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalib Koscheck 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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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, roger nottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koscheck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koscheck throwing strikes here but nottingham is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koscheck landing punches.
nottingham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
nottingham tries to lock up and control but Koscheck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koscheck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
nottingham gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Koscheck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koscheck prevents nottingham from improving his position.
Koscheck wants to lay and pray for a moment but nottingham keeps working.
nottingham trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
nottingham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koscheck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under nottingham.
nottingham is looking for a sweep. Koscheck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koscheck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koscheck works his way into side control.
Koscheck is chipping away with strikes.
nottingham gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
nottingham wants to control but Koscheck is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck trying to control from half guard but nottingham is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koscheck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koscheck throwing shots but nottingham is blocking nicely.
Koscheck drops an elbow to the side of nottingham's head.
nottingham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koscheck.
Koscheck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koscheck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koscheck lands a big shot there that rocks nottingham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
nottingham is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck lands a big elbow.
nottingham regains half guard.
nottingham is trying to get back to full guard.
Koscheck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koscheck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks nottingham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koscheck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koscheck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under nottingham.
Koscheck is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, nottingham manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now nottingham is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
nottingham stops Koscheck from standing up.
nottingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Koscheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koscheck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes nottingham off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A big right from Koscheck misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
nottingham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koscheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
nottingham is working an open guard so Koscheck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Koscheck. No joy for nottingham on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalib Koscheck dominated that round.
That's time! nottingham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koscheck tests nottingham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koscheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in nottingham's half guard.
Koscheck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koscheck is just content to waste time from the top position. nottingham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Koscheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
nottingham is looking for a triangle but Koscheck pushes his legs off easily.
Koscheck throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing nottingham to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Koscheck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - nottingham pulls down on the head and he's put Koscheck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). roger nottingham!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Efron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thug is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: til i collapse. True Thug will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Efron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, True Thug!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thug ducks under a wild hook from Efron.
Efron tries to clinch but Thug moves out of range.
Thug looks to land a combination but Efron avoids it well.
Efron misses with a straight right.
Efron gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Efron.
Efron pushes Thug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Efron.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thug as Efron tries to tie him up.
Thug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Efron avoiding damage.
Thug has had enough of the clinch but Efron keeps him there for the moment.
Thug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Efron has him pressed against the cage.
Thug breaks the clinch.
Thug throws a jab but it's blocked by Efron.
Thug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Efron.
Efron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thug manages to avoid it.
Efron moves out of range as Thug strikes.
Efron misses with a double jab
and Thug counters with a left and a right that stings Efron.
Efron tries to clinch but Thug moves out of range.
Thug misses with a combination
and Efron counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Efron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Efron turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Efron manages to end up in side control.
Thug is looking for a sweep.
Thug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Efron in side control, throwing shots but Thug defends.
Efron trying to control the action but Thug is working from the bottom.
Thug tries to improve position but can't.
Thug looks gassed!
Thug is not content to let Efron control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Efron looks to land a combination but Thug avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Efron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thug tries to avoid it but Efron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thug to the ground. Thug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Efron moves away from the strike by Thug.
Thug takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Efron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Efron blocks a leg kick.
Thug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Efron drops Thug with a straight right hand, right on the button! Efron follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Efron!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percy Perfection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Merrick Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
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, Percy Perfection!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perfection tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perfection somewhat.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Perfection. Perfection gets slowly back to his feet.
Perfection closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Perfection lands in his opponent's guard.
Perfection throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Perfection from controlling successfully.
Perfection prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
Perfection pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Perfection won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfection working some strikes from top position.
Kane working for a triangle but Perfection defends it easily.
Perfection wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Perfection looking to pass the guard.
Perfection must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perfection missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perfection manages to get himself to full guard.
Perfection preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perfection managing to control the position.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Perfection has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perfection swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Perfection.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to control from the top but Perfection keeps moving.
Perfection looking for a sweep. Not yet Perfection, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perfection shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kane defends it nicely.
Merrick Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Perfection.
Kane throws a right and a left that Perfection avoids nicely.
Kane throws the left hand but Perfection avoids the punch easily.
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane being controlled against the cage.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perfection drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane tries to clinch but Perfection moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from Perfection. Perfection gets slowly back to his feet.
Perfection fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perfection swivels and escapes.
Perfection fails with the takedown
and Kane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Perfection saw that one coming.
Perfection avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kane tries to clinch but Perfection is having none of it.
Kane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perfection.
Perfection shoots and misses
and Kane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Perfection's guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Perfection is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Perfection keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perfection fails with the takedown.
Kane clinches up with Perfection and pushes him back against the cage.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Perfection goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Perfection tries to score a body lock takedown but Kane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Merrick Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percy Perfection.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Perfection is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perfection wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perfection lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Perfection is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Perfection is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perfection is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Kane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Perfection drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Perfection wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Perfection is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane with shots to the head and body - Perfection looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kane lands a big shot there that rocks Perfection but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane tries to control but Perfection wriggling away.
Kane 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.
Perfection gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfection is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Perfection is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perfection defends it well.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perfection keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perfection can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perfection defends it well.
Perfection keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfection moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perfection wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Perfection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perfection looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perfection is on top in guard.
Perfection wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
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.
Kane 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.
Perfection working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perfection trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perfection looking to pass the guard.
Perfection trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perfection closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Perfection getting side control.
Kane is controlling Perfection's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merrick Kane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Perfection ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Perfection with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perfection circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perfection.
Kane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perfection shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perfection showed some decent athleticism there.
Perfection wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Kane trying to control but Perfection postures up.
Kane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfection wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Perfection loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merrick Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perfection postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Perfection trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perfection is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perfection looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
Perfection working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfection wants to control the pace but Kane is squirming around nicely.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane wants to control but Perfection is having none of it.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Perfection's attempts to control the action.
Perfection working the ground and pound effectively.
Kane regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfection lands strikes from half guard.
Perfection wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Perfection lands with a punch from half guard.
Perfection wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Perfection thows a huge punch but Kane dodges it nicely.
Perfection throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Perfection throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perfection shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kane's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.
Kane postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perfection is on top in guard.
Kane is trying to hold Perfection in close to prevent damage but Perfection has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Perfection 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.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Perfection has control of the leg.
Percy Perfection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perfection trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Percy Perfection.
I think Kane 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Kane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redknack Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob has chosen Raised Fist - Friends And Traitors as his entrance music. 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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184 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Redknack Bob!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wright misses.
Redknack Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wright as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob shoots in and bounces Wright off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Wright blocks nicely.
Bob prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Bob drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bob jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Wright wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob avoids the body shot from Wright.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Bob shoots in.
Bob rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Bob throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright misses the jab.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wright avoids the body shot from Bob.
Wright checks a low kick from Bob.
Ronald Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Bob closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bob trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Redknack Bob will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bob misses with a body punch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bob is defended easily by Wright.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Wright misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Wright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bob is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Wright.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob takes one on the button.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Wright misses.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Bob missing with knees to the body.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Bob has the dominant position.
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Bob pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Bob is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
Bob has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ronald Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redknack Bob.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wright blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bob is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bob is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wright is defending well for now.
Wright wants to break free but Bob has control.
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Bob tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright tries to circle away but Bob has him pinned against the cage.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright avoiding damage as Bob throws knees to the body.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Bob blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Bob wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Donk. Wright catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Wright avoids the body shot from Bob.
Bob misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Bob fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Wright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a body shot
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Bob slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Bob misses with a jab to the body
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronald Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bob is defended easily by Wright.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright slips a jab from Bob.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Bob has a takedown stuffed.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Wright misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bob moves away from the strike by Wright.
Bob closes the distance but Wright moves to the side
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright lands with a hook. Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright lands a big uppercut and Bob crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bob looks OK. Wright waves Bob back to his feet!
Bob is rocked!
Bob misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob wants to clinch but Wright slips to the side
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Bob swinging wildly here.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Wright!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo AbbottSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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221 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo AbbottSlice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AbbottSlice as he avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a takedown attempt - AbbottSlice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
AbbottSlice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strauss's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes from guard but Strauss blocks nicely.
Strauss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strauss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strauss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AbbottSlice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AbbottSlice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AbbottSlice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AbbottSlice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice 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.
AbbottSlice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strauss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
AbbottSlice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AbbottSlice postures up and lands a big shot to Strauss's brow.
AbbottSlice pushes down on Strauss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Strauss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from AbbottSlice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! AbbottSlice has picked Strauss up and slammed him! Strauss can't keep hold of the triangle and AbbottSlice manages to pass to side control!
AbbottSlice landing strikes.
AbbottSlice wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Strauss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but AbbottSlice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strauss is working to avoid the ground and pound but AbbottSlice connects with a decent elbow.
AbbottSlice decides to take the fight back to the feet.
AbbottSlice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
AbbottSlice content to control rather than advance.
Strauss has hold of AbbottSlice's hands but AbbottSlice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
AbbottSlice postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
AbbottSlice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strauss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Strauss is looking to regain half guard here but AbbottSlice keeps moving and retains side control.
AbbottSlice trying to control the action but Strauss is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice wants to control for a moment but Strauss uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
AbbottSlice lands with a punch from half guard.
AbbottSlice is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AbbottSlice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice 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.
AbbottSlice slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss takes a swing at AbbottSlice's ribcage but misses.
AbbottSlice with a hook.
Strauss moves out of range as AbbottSlice strikes.
Strauss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
AbbottSlice is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Strauss pulls guard effortlessly.
Strauss is trying to control the position but AbbottSlice postures up.
Strauss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
AbbottSlice throws and elbow that misses. Strauss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in AbbottSlice's guard. Nice move by Strauss!
Strauss looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss throws a big right hand that misses.
Strauss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! AbbottSlice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Strauss, into his guard.
AbbottSlice wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
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.
AbbottSlice is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
AbbottSlice decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Strauss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice shoots in for a takedown but Strauss shows good takedown defense.
AbbottSlice fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan Strauss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo AbbottSlice.
Strauss drives through with a takedown into guard.
AbbottSlice is breathing heavily.
Strauss advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but AbbottSlice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AbbottSlice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strauss has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Strauss wants to lay and pray for a moment but AbbottSlice keeps working.
Strauss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AbbottSlice, who protects the arm well.
Kimbo AbbottSlice has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
AbbottSlice wants to get back to his feet.
Strauss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
AbbottSlice throws Strauss to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Strauss dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
AbbottSlice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
AbbottSlice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AbbottSlice stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. AbbottSlice lands a nice short elbow.
AbbottSlice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strauss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
AbbottSlice missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
AbbottSlice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strauss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice working Strauss over with strikes.
AbbottSlice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strauss keeps working.
Strauss has hold of AbbottSlice's hands but AbbottSlice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strauss trying to hold on to AbbottSlice's head to control him but AbbottSlice postures up.
AbbottSlice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strauss gets back to full guard.
Strauss has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. AbbottSlice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Strauss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice cracks Strauss with a big right hand but Strauss just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
AbbottSlice grinds an elbow into Strauss's temple.
AbbottSlice throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Strauss struggling a bit here.
AbbottSlice lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from AbbottSlice crashes against the mat.
AbbottSlice working the body and head with strikes.
AbbottSlice works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on AbbottSlice's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Strauss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but AbbottSlice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
AbbottSlice stands up.
Strauss drives through with a takedown into guard.
AbbottSlice wants to get back to his feet but Strauss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strauss trying to control but AbbottSlice is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss prevents AbbottSlice from getting back to his feet.
Strauss wants to pass the guard but AbbottSlice is keeping the position.
AbbottSlice is looking to stand up but Strauss isn't so interested in that idea.
Strauss throwing strikes from guard but AbbottSlice blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo AbbottSlice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AbbottSlice 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo AbbottSlice!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skoal Citrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
143 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skoal Citrus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to de liver by Citrus. Beautiful body shot.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Citrus. That did some damage!
Citrus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Citrus slips under a jab from Williams.
Citrus throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Williams.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Citrus misses the jab.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Citrus.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Citrus looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Citrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Citrus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Citrus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams with a nice cross.
Citrus staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Citrus.
Citrus has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Citrus tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Citrus back against the cage.
Williams is trying to break free.
Citrus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to circle away but Citrus has him pinned against the cage.
Citrus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Citrus misses with a body punch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Citrus misses with a straight left.
Citrus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Citrus.
Citrus is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams throws a hook but Citrus avoids it easily.
Citrus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Citrus. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Citrus.
Citrus staying out of range there.
Citrus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Citrus throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Citrus throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Citrus wants to clinch.
Citrus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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.
Citrus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Citrus misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Citrus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Citrus walks into a left hand.
Citrus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams cracks Citrus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Citrus blocks a low kick nicely.
Citrus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Citrus misses with a straight left.
Citrus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Citrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Citrus tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Citrus.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Citrus blocks a jab.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Citrus.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Citrus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Citrus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams cracks Citrus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Citrus ducks down to avoid it.
Citrus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Citrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Citrus with a nice cross.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Citrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Citrus lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Citrus throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Citrus on the side of the head.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Citrus counters with a left to the body.
Citrus ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Citrus blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Citrus's head back.
Citrus blocks a head kick by Williams.
Citrus throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Citrus saw that one coming.
Citrus slips a straight right by Williams.
Citrus moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Citrus throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Citrus shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Citrus.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Citrus momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Citrus slips under a jab.
Citrus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Citrus misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skoal Citrus will probably get the nod.
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.
Williams connects with a right hand. Citrus shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Citrus moved out of range nicely.
Citrus lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Citrus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Citrus throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Citrus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Citrus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Citrus fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Citrus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Citrus closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Citrus pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skoal Citrus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Citrus.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Citrus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Williams moves out of range as Citrus throws a body kick.
Citrus tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams catches Citrus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams misses with a body shot.
Citrus moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Citrus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
Citrus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Citrus looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Citrus scores with a shot to the body.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Citrus.
Citrus misses with a head kick.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice jab there from Citrus.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams moves out of range as Citrus strikes.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Citrus throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Citrus clinches but Williams breaks the clinch
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Citrus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citrus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Citrus.
Williams clobbers Citrus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Citrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Citrus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to de liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Citrus misses.
A swing and a miss from Citrus.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Citrus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Citrus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Citrus's defenses.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Citrus off the cage and back into rage.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Citrus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Citrus's defenses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Citrus moved out of range.
Citrus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Citrus moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Citrus avoids it easily.
Citrus slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams sizes up Citrus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Citrus saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Williams misses.
No luck for Citrus with that takedown attempt.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
Citrus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Citrus is out of range.
Citrus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams dips to his left and cracks Citrus with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Citrus walks into a left hand.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Citrus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams 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.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams avoids the body shot from Citrus.
Citrus throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Citrus looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Citrus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a low kick as Citrus jumps back.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams misses with a hook. Citrus ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Citrus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Citrus throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws the left hand but Citrus avoids the punch easily.
Citrus scores with a shot to the body.
Citrus throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Citrus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Citrus.
A left lands for Williams.
Citrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Citrus walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Citrus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Citrus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Citrus drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Citrus.
Citrus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Citrus won't allow it.
Citrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Citrus tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Citrus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Citrus pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Citrus.
Citrus has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Citrus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Citrus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Citrus walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Citrus.
Citrus slips under a jab.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Citrus ducks down to avoid it.
Citrus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Citrus lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Citrus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Citrus ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Citrus moved out of range nicely.
Citrus lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams throws a leg kick but Citrus moved away.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
Citrus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Citrus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Citrus is out of range.
Citrus defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Citrus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Citrus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Citrus connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams defending well as Citrus loads up on a big left hand.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Citrus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Citrus prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Citrus goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Citrus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Citrus.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Citrus lands a slapping body shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Citrus.
Citrus throws a head kick that misses.
Williams lands the left hand.
Citrus tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Citrus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Citrus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Citrus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skoal Citrus.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Citrus moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Citrus misses the target.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Citrus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Citrus moved out of range.
Citrus slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Citrus's head back.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Citrus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Citrus gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Citrus won't allow it.
A short left from Citrus.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Citrus tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Citrus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams blocks a body shot from Citrus.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Citrus.
Citrus looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Citrus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Citrus tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Citrus doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Citrus.
Citrus moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Citrus throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Citrus.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Citrus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams sneaks out the side door and pushes Citrus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Citrus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skoal Citrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Citrus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Skoal Citrus!
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