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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxwell Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward scores with a head kick.
Ward connects with an inside leg kick.
Ward drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Ward working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green is trying to stand.
Ward throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ward wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Ward is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ward postures up.
Green is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Green is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Ward trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green won't allow Ward to pass to mount.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ward is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Green is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward stalling away here and it's allowed Green to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ward trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ward has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Ward manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ward connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Ward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ward feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Green working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Green is trying to keep Ward in close.
Chris Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward forces his way into half guard.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Green is defending the position.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward wants to advance to full mount but Green doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ward defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green is striking off his back. Ward thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ward trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Ward thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ward is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Ward wants to stand but Green has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Green manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Ward trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Ward.
A left and a right from Ward both land. Nice combination.
Ward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Ward takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward kicks Green off and gets to his feet.
Ward cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Ward on that attempt.
Ward throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Ward only half commits.
Ward bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Green can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ward is working to tighten is grip on Green's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Green has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ward is really squeezing tight and eventually Green passes out! Ward breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Ward!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wictor Packson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wictor Packson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richie Spencer's chin.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Wictor Packson!
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, Richie Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer.
Spencer gets tackled into the ropes by Packson. Packson maintains the clinch.
Packson is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Packson wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packson avoids it.
Packson avoids a wild elbow strike from Spencer.
Packson blocks the elbow strike.
Spencer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spencer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spencer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer looking to throw knees to the head but Packson is blocking nicely.
Packson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Packson in his tracks for a moment.
Spencer with a knee to the head.
Packson wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spencer keeps control of Packson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spencer gets underhooks to prevent Packson's takedown attempt.
Packson is breathing heavily.
Spencer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spencer taking a breather.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer missing with knees to the body.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Spencer taking a breather.
Packson blocks an elbow strike.
Spencer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packson is trying to break free.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Packson tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the ropes.
Packson can't break the clinch.
Packson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spencer lands a good knee to the midsection. Packson won't want to take too many of those.
Packson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeps control of Packson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer connects with a knee to the head.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Packson in his tracks for a moment.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packson blocks an elbow strike.
Spencer misses with an elbow over the top.
Spencer lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Packson's efforts to push away.
Packson takes an elbow to the temple.
Packson takes an elbow to the temple.
Packson can't break the clinch.
Spencer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Packson blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Spencer misses with an elbow strike.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packson stalling against the ropes.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Packson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packson is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the ropes.
Spencer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packson blocks it with crossed arms.
Spencer wants to stall.
Packson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Packson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Packson is trying to break free.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Packson is trying to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling him.
Spencer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spencer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spencer prevents Packson from breaking the clinch.
Packson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Packson working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Packson is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packson tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Spencer with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spencer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packson blocks it with crossed arms.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Spencer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Packson just leaning against Spencer, taking a breather.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Packson jumps guard but Spencer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Packson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spencer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Packson.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Packson tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
Spencer scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer keeps control of Packson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packson blocks it with crossed arms.
Packson tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the ropes.
Spencer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packson blocks it with crossed arms.
Packson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Packson avoids the elbow strike from Spencer, against the ropes.
Packson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Richie Spencer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spencer gets an underhook and turns Packson into the ropes.
Spencer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Packson.
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Packson's efforts to push away.
Spencer prevents Packson from breaking the clinch.
Packson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spencer with a knee to the head.
Packson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Packson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer has Packson pressed against the ropes, preventing Packson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packson has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Packson is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer keeps control of Packson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer is stalling here.
Packson is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packson is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer missing with knees to the body.
Packson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spencer lands an elbow inside.
Spencer trying to control the position but instead, Packson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spencer into the ropes.
Packson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Packson in his tracks for a moment.
Packson blocks an elbow strike from Spencer.
Packson dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
Packson manages to break the clinch.
Packson blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Packson misses with a series of wild punches.
Packson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spencer, pushing him back against the ropes.
Packson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packson has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Packson tries to pull guard but Spencer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wictor Packson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer looking to throw knees to the head but Packson is blocking nicely.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packson avoids it.
Packson has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Packson is trying to force a seperation but Spencer has the dominant position.
Packson tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the ropes.
Packson tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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.
Packson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Packson wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Packson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spencer misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richie Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spencer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Packson closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the ropes.
Packson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spencer looking to throw knees to the head but Packson is blocking nicely.
Spencer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Packson's face.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Packson's efforts to push away.
Spencer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Packson takes an elbow to the temple.
Packson is looking to control Spencer's arms but Spencer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Packson has his back to the ropes.
Packson tries to pull guard but Spencer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Packson drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer lands a knee to the body.
Packson wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Packson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spencer lands a damaging elbow.
Spencer blocks the elbow strike.
Spencer lands an elbow just above Packson 's eye.
Spencer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Packson can't break the clinch.
Spencer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spencer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Packson blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spencer.
Spencer lands a knee to the head.
Spencer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spencer throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spencer lands an elbow inside that Packson shrugs off.
Spencer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packson blocks the elbow strike.
Packson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
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!
Spencer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Packson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Packson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spencer has Packson pressed against the ropes, preventing Packson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Packson is trying to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling him.
Packson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Packson takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Packson blocks an elbow strike from Spencer.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packson wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Packson tries to circle away but Spencer has him pinned against the ropes.
Packson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Packson blocks with his arms.
Spencer missing with knees to the body.
Packson working hard to break the clinch.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer blocks an elbow strike.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Packson blocks with his arms.
Spencer has Packson pressed against the ropes, preventing Packson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packson wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Spencer throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packson managing to block the knees to the body from Spencer.
Spencer has Packson pressed against the ropes, preventing Packson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packson looking to throw knees to the head but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Packson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packson avoids the elbow strike from Spencer, against the ropes.
Packson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer stalling in the clinch but Packson improves position.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Packson blocks it.
Packson wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Packson has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Packson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Packson wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Wictor Packson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richie Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Packson in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packson can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Spencer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Altamirano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurston Furbloode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thurston Furbloode is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerardo Altamirano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurston Furbloode!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furbloode defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Altamirano.
Altamirano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Altamirano works Furbloode's body with a nice hook.
Altamirano lands with an uppercut that bounces Furbloode off the ropes and back into range.
Altamirano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Altamirano. Beautiful body shot.
Furbloode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altamirano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Furbloode scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Altamirano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Altamirano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Altamirano trying to control from half guard but Furbloode is working away.
Furbloode wants to get back to his feet.
Altamirano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furbloode is looking to get back to full guard here but Altamirano has managed to pass to side control instead.
Altamirano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Furbloode!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Altamirano wants to control the pace but Furbloode is squirming around nicely.
Altamirano lands a big elbow.
Altamirano tries to control but Furbloode wriggling away.
Furbloode tries to hold on but Altamirano postures up.
Altamirano tries to control but Furbloode wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode wants to hold on but Altamirano pushes him away.
Altamirano fails to take his opponent's back.
Furbloode is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Altamirano looking to secure an arm triangle but Furbloode defends it well.
Altamirano is breathing heavily.
Furbloode tries to lock up and control but Altamirano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Furbloode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Altamirano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Altamirano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Altamirano unloads with some shots from mount but Furbloode bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode is working to get back to half guard.
Altamirano wants to control the pace but Furbloode is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furbloode is desperately trying to improve his position but Altamirano has a good base and remains in mount.
Furbloode wants to control but Altamirano is having none of it.
Altamirano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Altamirano wants to control the pace but Furbloode is squirming around nicely.
Furbloode wants to hold on but Altamirano pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furbloode is squirming around, avoiding Altamirano's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Altamirano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Furbloode is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Furbloode taking shots to the head.
Altamirano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Altamirano landing punches.
Altamirano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Furbloode is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Altamirano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Furbloode takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Altamirano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Furbloode closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Altamirano to the mat! Altamirano manages to get full guard.
Furbloode throwing strikes from guard but Altamirano blocks nicely.
Furbloode makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Altamirano trying to keep a closed guard but Furbloode is proving a slippery customer.
Furbloode must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Altamirano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Furbloode frees his head nicely. Oh but Altamirano has switched to an armbar! Furbloode is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gerardo Altamirano!
A very excited looking Gerardo Altamirano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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202 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogun Rua!
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, Randall Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws a low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones looks gassed!
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rua tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Rua punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rua.
It looks like Randall Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rua connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Rua landing a few strikes.
Rua wants to stand but Jones has his arm trapped.
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rua decides to stand back up.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randall Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones is rocked!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Shogun Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Jones.
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rua landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rua escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rua lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rua lands a jab-cross combination.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua with a hook.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rua turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Rua counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua wants to clinch.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Rua managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones avoiding damage as Rua throws knees to the body.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shogun Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randall Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Rua cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle, before Rua throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rua lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shogun Rua!
In his post fight interview, Shogun Rua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Atreyu - Gallows. Ray Benn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Snow!
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, Ray Benn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Benn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow slips nicely into half guard.
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benn is just riding it out for now. Snow eventually gives up the hold.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snow pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Snow wants to take Benn's back here but Benn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Snow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Benn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Benn!
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benn dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking for a sweep.
Benn is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benn's best efforts.
Snow pushes Benn off and gets back to his feet.
Benn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn.
Benn throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn lands a jab to the nose.
Snow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Snow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Benn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Benn!
Snow pushes Benn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Benn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow shoots in and gets a takedown into Benn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn is looking to take a break and control but Snow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benn looks gassed!
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Snow 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.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn misses with a wild combination.
Snow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benn to the ground. Snow is now in Benn's guard.
Snow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snow stands and throws Benn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Benn seems a little lost for a moment, as Snow dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Snow trying to mount his opponent but Benn defends it.
Snow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Snow.
Benn is not content to let Snow control the position.
Snow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benn is just riding it out for now. Snow eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benn sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snow is thwarting Benn's attempts to control the position.
Snow seems to be working for a kimura but Benn defends the submission attempt.
Snow prevents Benn from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benn defend it? Snow steps over the head and cranks it - Benn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Snow!
A relieved looking John Snow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Martin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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18
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Martin!
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, Krzysztof Kulk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulk grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Martin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kulk cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krzysztof Kulk!
An out of breath Krzysztof Kulk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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218 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a straight right.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Guerrero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Guerrero saw that one coming.
Mitchell tests Guerrero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell takes a swing at Guerrero's ribcage but misses.
Guerrero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guerrero throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Guerrero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitchell back to the ropes. Guerrero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Logan Mitchell has been cut.
Jab by Mitchell.
Guerrero takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Guerrero looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guerrero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
Guerrero is rocked!
Guerrero bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mitchell comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Guerrero falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Guerrero was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Mitchell!
Our winner, Logan Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde's entrance music is Ennio Morricone FT. Nas - Ecstasy of Gold. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
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228 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bahamonde's corner calls for a 1-2. Bahamonde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tugarinov blocks a head kick by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with an uppercut that bounces Tugarinov off the ropes and back into range.
Tugarinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bahamonde tries to sprawl out of it but Tugarinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Bahamonde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bahamonde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bahamonde moves in looking to clinch but Tugarinov pushes him off.
Bahamonde throws a head kick but Tugarinov moves out of range.
Bahamonde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up.
Bahamonde drives through and clinches with Tugarinov against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bahamonde is pressed up against the ropes. Tugarinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bahamonde down to the mat. Bahamonde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bahamonde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tugarinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bahamonde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tugarinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Tugarinov.
Bahamonde darts in and clinches Tugarinov up against the ropes.
Tugarinov managing to block the knees to the body from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tugarinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahamonde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tugarinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bahamonde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bahamonde lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tugarinov.
Bahamonde misses with a head kick.
Bahamonde scores with a head kick. Tugarinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tugarinov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bahamonde is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tugarinov.
Bahamonde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov fails to land the takedown.
Tugarinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bahamonde as he avoids it easily.
Tugarinov looks gassed!
Bahamonde lands a high kick!
Tugarinov slips a jab and a cross from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bahamonde misses with a head kick.
Bahamonde throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Tugarinov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bahamonde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bahamonde lands with a kick to the temple. Tugarinov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tugarinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahamonde avoids it really well and circles away.
Bahamonde throws a head kick but Tugarinov moves out of range.
Bahamonde lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Bahamonde. No joy for Tugarinov on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bahamonde. Tugarinov shrugs it off though.
Bahamonde lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bahamonde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bahamonde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bahamonde misses with a knee to the head.
Tugarinov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bahamonde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tugarinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tugarinov jumps guard but Bahamonde turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bahamonde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tugarinov.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Tugarinov.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bahamonde lands a good knee to the midsection. Tugarinov won't want to take too many of those.
Tugarinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tugarinov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bahamonde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bahamonde drives through and clinches with Tugarinov against the ropes.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sasha Tugarinov has been cut.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head.
Bahamonde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tugarinov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bahamonde.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde has closed the distance and engaged Tugarinov in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bahamonde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tugarinov can do to turn this around?
Bahamonde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tugarinov's face.
Bahamonde missing with knees to the body.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde working Tugarinov over with knees to the body.
Bahamonde tries to land knees in the clinch but Tugarinov avoids the damage to the body.
Bahamonde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bahamonde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tugarinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Tugarinov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahamonde gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bahamonde pushes off an throws an elbow but Tugarinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bahamonde creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tugarinov managing to block the knees to the body from Bahamonde.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Tugarinov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tugarinov.
Bahamonde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tugarinov avoids it.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde tries a knee to the head but Tugarinov blocks it.
Bahamonde throws an elbow but it misses.
Bahamonde landing knees to the head.
Bahamonde throws an elbow that misses.
Bahamonde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bahamonde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tugarinov is defending well for now.
Bahamonde lands a knee to the head.
Tugarinov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bahamonde is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Bahamonde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sasha Tugarinov's cut.
That's time! Bahamonde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bahamonde throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tugarinov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tugarinov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bahamonde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tugarinov.
Tugarinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bahamonde sees it coming and defends easily.
Tugarinov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bahamonde tries to kick Tugarinov off but Tugarinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tugarinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tugarinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tugarinov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bahamonde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tugarinov is looking for a kimura here.
Bahamonde kicks Tugarinov off and gets back to his feet.
Bahamonde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bahamonde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduardo Bahamonde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eduardo Bahamonde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tugarinov blocks an elbow strike.
Bahamonde misses with a knee strike.
Bahamonde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tugarinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tugarinov wants the takedown. Bahamonde is fighting it off but Tugarinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bahamonde's guard against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tugarinov stops Bahamonde from standing up.
Tugarinov has gone for a leg lock! Bahamonde slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tugarinov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bahamonde defends it easily.
Bahamonde stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sasha Tugarinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bahamonde clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands a good knee to the midsection. Tugarinov won't want to take too many of those.
Tugarinov takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bahamonde with a knee to the head.
Tugarinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eduardo Bahamonde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov blocks an elbow strike.
Bahamonde manages to break the clinch.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tugarinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bahamonde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tugarinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tugarinov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tugarinov avoids the head kick by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bahamonde instigates a clinch.
Tugarinov tries to pull guard but Bahamonde holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tugarinov drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Bahamonde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bahamonde, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Bahamonde!
Eduardo Bahamonde managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Gilop®, into his post fight interview.
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