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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jongsanan Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Til I Collapse. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jongsanan Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Henderson shrugs off.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henderson's defenses.
Henderson blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Henderson's brow.
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fairtex uses from the top position.
Henderson is pulling down on Fairtex's head. It's preventing any offense from Fairtex, at least for the moment.
Henderson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fairtex is defending well. Henderson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fairtex has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Henderson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benson Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samiel Yukio Queriza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiel Yukio Queriza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queriza moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Queriza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Queriza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Queriza's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson postures up in Queriza's guard and throws a big left but Queriza blocks it.
Queriza pushes a forearm under Johnson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Johnson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samiel Yukio Queriza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dracul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dracul comes to the cage accompanied by Why cant we be friends by War. Bringer has chosen Ramses Bringer of War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramses Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bringer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bringer staying out of range there.
Dracul throws a head kick but Bringer moves out of range.
Dracul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bringer counters with a head kick. That will keep Dracul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Bringer counters with a head kick. That will keep Dracul thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dracul throws a hook to the side of Bringer's head but Bringer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bringer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bringer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bringer throws a series of punches but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bringer.
Dracul misses with a series of wild punches.
Bringer blocks a head kick by Dracul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul fails to land with a series of punches.
Dracul throws a head kick that misses.
Dracul looks to land a combination but Bringer avoids it well.
Dracul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bringer slips a jab from Dracul.
Bringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bringer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dracul. Dracul gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dracul.
Dracul wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bringer circles away quickly and effectively.
Dracul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bringer avoids the head kick by Dracul.
Dracul scores with a one two! Bringer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bringer slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
Bringer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bringer throws a series of punches but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul scores with a one two! Bringer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bringer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul rushes Bringer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bringer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
Dracul tries to circle away but Bringer has him pinned against the cage.
Dracul is trying to break the clinch but Bringer is controlling him.
Bringer has Dracul pressed against the cage, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bringer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dracul lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dracul is breathing heavily.
Dracul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bringer.
Bringer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dracul misses with a takedown attempt
and Bringer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dracul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bringer misses with a head kick.
Bringer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dracul on his heels. He'll look to pass Dracul's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dracul wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bringer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul blocks a head kick by Bringer.
Dracul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bringer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dracul throws a combination that misses
and Bringer counters with a three punch combo that has Dracul backing up. Dracul nods at Bringer to acknowledge the strikes.
Dracul throws a series of punches but Bringer avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bringer dodges the punch combination from Dracul.
Bringer lands a glancing blow to the side of Dracul's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Damian Dracul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bringer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dracul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dracul throws a head kick that misses.
Bringer walks into a left hand.
Dracul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dracul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bringer.
Dracul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bringer counters with a left to the body.
Bringer slips a straight right by Dracul.
Damian Dracul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bringer.
Dracul looks for a takedown but Bringer sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dracul misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dracul throws a right and a left that Bringer avoids nicely.
A combination from Dracul does no damage.
Bringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bringer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dracul shoots in for a double leg but Bringer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bringer throws a nice looking combination but Dracul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dracul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bringer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dracul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bringer.
Bringer ducks under a wild hook from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a head kick.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bringer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bringer shoots in but Dracul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dracul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bringer thuds a left hand into Dracul's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Bringer shows good takedown defense.
Bringer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Dracul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damian Dracul is winning the standup battle so far.
Bringer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bringer darts in and clinches Dracul up against the cage.
Bringer scores with a shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Bringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dracul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dracul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bringer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bringer as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Bringer.
A right handed body shot lands from Bringer.
Bringer is trying to stall.
Bringer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dracul's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dracul backwards.
Bringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Bringer fails to land.
Bringer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bringer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dracul wants a takedown but no success here.
Bringer scores with a shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Bringer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bringer avoids the head kick by Dracul.
Bringer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dracul takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bringer moves away from the strike by Dracul.
A head kick from Bringer lands but Dracul takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Bringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dracul is looking to clinch but Bringer is avoiding it.
Bringer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bringer throws a head kick that Dracul semi-blocks.
Bringer throws a right hand that Dracul ducks under and follows up with a left that Dracul also avoids with ease.
Bringer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bringer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dracul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dracul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bringer throws a right and a left that Dracul avoids nicely.
Dracul fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer leaves Dracul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dracul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bringer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dracul on his heels. He'll look to pass Dracul's guard now, I'm sure.
Bringer trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Bringer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bringer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bringer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracul throws out the jab.
Dracul shoots in for a takedown but Bringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dracul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bringer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bringer wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dracul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bringer throws a right hand that Dracul ducks under and follows up with a left that Dracul also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bringer swinging wildly here.
Dracul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bringer throws a right and a left that Dracul avoids nicely.
Dracul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bringer.
Good shot there by Dracul.
Dracul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bringer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bringer misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bringer counters with a three punch combo that has Dracul backing up. Dracul nods at Bringer to acknowledge the strikes.
Bringer scores with a head kick. Dracul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dracul.
Dracul throws a leg kick
and Bringer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dracul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dracul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bringer counters with a left and a right that stings Dracul.
Bringer misses with the combination.
Dracul tries to clinch up.
Bringer blocks a leg kick.
Bringer slips a jab and a cross from Dracul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul misses with a head kick.
Bringer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dracul misses with a right hand
and Bringer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bringer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dracul on the side of the head.
Bringer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dracul misses with a combination
and Bringer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bringer throws a head kick that Dracul semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bringer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dracul misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Bringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bringer 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Bringer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonidas Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trejo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Six Blade Knife. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sparta does no damage.
Sparta misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trejo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparta takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Leonidas Sparta has been cut.
Trejo closes the distance and pushes Sparta back into the cage.
Sparta is trying to drag Trejo to the mat but Trejo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trejo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sparta prevents it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trejo breaks the clinch.
Trejo scores with a push kick.
Trejo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crunch! Trejo slams his shin into Sparta's torso.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Sparta thows a body shot but no joy.
Trejo tries for a takedown but Sparta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sparta misses.
Trejo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sparta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trejo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sparta will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Trejo.
Leonidas Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo throws a powerful right kick. Sparta tried to block low but the kick was high! Sparta was taken right off of his feet! Trejo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Trejo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bendo has chosen No Falter as his entrance music. James Richmond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
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, Hendo Bendo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Bendo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab from Richmond.
Bendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Hendo Bendo has been cut.
Richmond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richmond cracks Bendo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Richmond has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bendo to stand back up!
Bendo is rocked!
Richmond throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bendo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Richmond stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Richmond!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - Say it to my Face. Brandon The Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyrion Lannister's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
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, Brandon The Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. The Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from The Hammer.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Lannister backpedaling.
The Hammer looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well.
The Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Lannister.
The Hammer tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Lannister backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from The Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister thuds a left hand into The Hammer's body.
The Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hammer.
Brandon The Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Lannister.
The Hammer swinging wildly here.
Brandon The Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Hammer's hands.
Lannister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Hammer's waist but The Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lannister off to one side.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from The Hammer.
Sloppy strikes from The Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
The Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lannister.
The Hammer swings for the body but Lannister moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer thows a body shot but no joy.
The Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lannister's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lannister duly obliges.
It looks like Brandon The Hammer has been cut.
The Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
The Hammer looks gassed!
The Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister swinging wildly here.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
The Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer works over Lannister's head and body with a nice combination.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hammer.
The Hammer throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
The Hammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Lannister.
Some wild striking there from The Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon The Hammer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Lannister misses the target.
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Hammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lannister thows a body shot but no joy.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hammer manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from The Hammer.
A slow jab from Lannister misses its intended target.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hammer manages to avoid it.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from The Hammer.
The Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lannister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lannister rather than just go for the knockout.
The Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage.
The Hammer is breathing heavily.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer misses the jab.
Brandon The Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister jabs at The Hammer's body.
The Hammer slips under a jab.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for The Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lannister throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Hammer throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Lannister fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Hammer to the ground. Lannister is now in The Hammer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Hammer wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but The Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister stops The Hammer from standing up.
Lannister trying to control but The Hammer is working from the bottom.
Tyrion Lannister has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Lannister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lannister.
Lannister thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lannister counters with a series of strikes. The Hammer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon The Hammer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lannister looking to score a takedown here. The Hammer is defending well but Lannister drives through and ends up in The Hammer's guard.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Hammer wants to stand up but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister 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.
Lannister trying to control but The Hammer is working from the bottom.
Lannister stops The Hammer from standing up.
The Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammer keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Tyrion Lannister has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the liver by The Hammer. Beautiful body shot.
Lannister misses with a hook. The Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Hammer tries to bum rush Lannister with a series of wild strikes but Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister shoots in but The Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Hammer misses.
Lannister dives in and grabs The Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Hammer pushes down on Lannister's head and hops out.
The Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Lannister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Hammer.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lannister is rocked!
The Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lannister looks to land a combination but The Hammer avoids it well.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
and The Hammer counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Lannister has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon The Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Vieira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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19
175 lbs
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25
173 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Walter.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown but Walter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walter lands a nice looking body kick.
Vieira looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Walter connects with a leg kick. Vieira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Walter.
Vieira glances at the clock... BAM! Walter nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vieira crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vieira is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Walter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic sizes up Campana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Campana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Filipovic misses with a hook.
Filipovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filipovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campana scrambles back to his feet.
Campana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Campana wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Filipovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Campana isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Campana isn't so interested in that idea.
Campana preventing the sweep.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campana is controlling him.
Campana advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filipovic's head.
Campana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filipovic is just riding it out for now. Campana eventually gives up the hold.
Filipovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Campana.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Campana is working for a kimura but Filipovic is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic has hold of Campana's hands but Campana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Filipovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Campana has a good base and remains in mount.
Campana 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.
Campana wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
Campana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Campana prevents Filipovic from getting the reversal.
Campana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Filipovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Filipovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is bucking up trying to escape but Campana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Campana lands a big elbow.
Campana avoids the attempt from Filipovic to control.
Campana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Campana controlling his opponent.
Campana unloads with some shots from mount but Filipovic bucks and avoids them well.
Campana looking to finish with strikes here!
Campana breaks from Filipovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Mirko Filipovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Campana controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Campana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Campana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Campana from controlling successfully.
Campana stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Campana manages to pass to side control.
Campana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campana seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is staying active underneath Campana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Filipovic tries to kick Campana off but Campana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campana is trying to work for a kimura but Filipovic is defending well.
Campana stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Campana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocco Campana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filipovic defending well though.
Filipovic tries to kick Campana off but Campana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Campana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filipovic wants to improve his position but Campana is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filipovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campana.
Campana stops Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Campana is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filipovic wants to control but Campana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filipovic wants to get back to full guard.
Campana works his way into side control.
The referee asks Campana politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Campana prefers to stall for the moment though.
Campana trying to control the action but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana is putting a hurting on Filipovic here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirko Filipovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Campana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Radchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Wake Up Hate . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Radchenko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Radchenko circles away easily
and Radchenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradstone feints and as Radchenko raises his hands in defense, Bradstone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radchenko keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Radchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Bradstone is proving a slippery customer.
Bradstone throwing strikes from guard but Radchenko blocks nicely.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradstone tries to stand but Radchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Radchenko 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.
Radchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Radchenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Radchenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bradstone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bradstone and Radchenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradstone avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Radchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Radchenko.
Radchenko tries for a kimura but Bradstone is defending well.
Bradstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Radchenko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radchenko can't control as he wanted to and Bradstone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bradstone is looking for a sweep. Radchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bradstone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bradstone keeping full guard, as Radchenko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko forces his way into half guard.
Radchenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bradstone!
Bradstone has given up his back. Will we see Radchenko going for some submissions?
Radchenko looking for the choke but no joy.
Bradstone holding both Radchenko 's hands and preventing any damage.
Radchenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bradstone is defending well though. Radchenko let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko is trying to stick to Bradstone's back but Bradstone is turning into Radchenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Radchenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bradstone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radchenko is looking to sweep but instead, Bradstone has passed into half guard.
Bradstone wants to free his trapped foot but Radchenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Radchenko trying to hold on to Bradstone's head to control him but Bradstone postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradstone wants to get back to his feet.
Bradstone looks to land a strike but Radchenko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Radchenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradstone has a takedown stuffed.
Bradstone tries to bum rush Radchenko with a series of wild strikes but Radchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradstone shoots in for a double leg but Radchenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Radchenko circles away.
Bradstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bradstone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Radchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radchenko is trying to control the position but Bradstone postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Radchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bradstone trying to control from the bottom.
Bradstone is defending against the submission attempts here by Radchenko.
Bradstone is defending against the submission attempts here by Radchenko.
Bradstone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Radchenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Radchenko's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone looking for the choke but no joy.
Radchenko wants to escape the position.
Bradstone loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Radchenko hold on?
Bradstone trying to control momentarily.
Bradstone wants to control the position but Radchenko frees himself and scrambles - Bradstone manages to regain control in side control.
Radchenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radchenko tries to improve position but can't.
Radchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bradstone's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radchenko is just riding it out for now. Bradstone eventually gives up the hold.
Radchenko wants to control but Bradstone passes into side.
Radchenko tries to buck Bradstone off but Bradstone is having none of it.
Radchenko is not content to let Bradstone control the position.
Radchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Bradstone wants to control but Radchenko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko is trying to improve his position.
Bradstone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Radchenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Radchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Radchenko controls Bradstone momentarily but Bradstone frees himself.
Radchenko keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone 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!
Bradstone throws a one two combo.
Bradstone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radchenko circles away.
Radchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradstone under the eye.
Radchenko misses with a hook.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradstone throws a low kick but Radchenko moves out of range easily.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown but Radchenko shows good takedown defense.
Radchenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradstone counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radchenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bradstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradstone is pressed up against the cage. Radchenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bradstone down to the mat. Bradstone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drake Bradstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Radchenko.
Bradstone fails with a takedown attempt.
Radchenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bradstone slips a jab from Radchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko throws a hook but Bradstone blocks it.
Bradstone slips a straight right by Radchenko.
A combination from Radchenko does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bradstone is defended easily by Radchenko.
Radchenko throws a good cross that connects.
Drake Bradstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko scores with a takedown into Bradstone's guard.
Radchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Bradstone's brow.
Radchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bradstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Radchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Bradstone's legs - danger averted.
Radchenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radchenko passes Bradstone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrei Radchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radchenko wants to take a breather but Bradstone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradstone can't escape the position.
Bradstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradstone tries to get out of the position.
Bradstone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Radchenko thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bradstone to regain full guard.
Radchenko wants to control from the top but Bradstone keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radchenko advances position into side control!
Bradstone tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Radchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Radchenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Black & Yellow as his entrance music. Eric Lawson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Lawson lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawson jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Lawson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lawson!
Eric Lawson retains his middleweight title!
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