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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Delmar Descheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hensball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delmar Descheck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Hensball's chin.
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135 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delmar Descheck!
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, Tony Hensball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensball throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Descheck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hensball is in Descheck's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hensball chips away with some ground and pound.
Hensball throwing strikes but missing.
Hensball wants to control from the top but Descheck keeps moving.
Hensball drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hensball seems to have locked his on tight now - Descheck screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hensball, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Hensball!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Not Sure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tooz Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sure comes to the cage accompanied by The Big Pink - Dominos . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Sure!
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, Tooz Santana!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Santana as he connects with a hook.
Sure with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santana to score with a decent uppercut.
Sure has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sure looks for a takedown but Santana sprawls well.
Santana fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sure to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sure looks to clinch but Santana throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sure taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tooz Santana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Feigel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karsten Feigel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karsten Feigel!
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, Gerald Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feigel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feigel closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas lands a right hand.
It looks like Karsten Feigel has been cut.
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Feigel can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Feigel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Feigel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
Feigel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Feigel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Feigel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thomas manages to pass to side control.
Feigel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Feigel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feigel taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Thomas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas with a couple of short strikes.
Thomas breaks from Feigel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thomas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Feigel looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Thomas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount and Feigel is in trouble!
Thomas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Feigel is rocked!
Thomas connects with a bit shot that sees Feigel covering up! More strikes from Thomas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thomas is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Samyoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mao Zedong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mao Zedong!
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, Denis Samyoa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong fails to land with a series of punches.
Zedong throws a right hand that Samyoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Samyoa also avoids with ease.
Zedong looks to land a combination but Samyoa avoids it well.
Samyoa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zedong's calf.
Samyoa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zedong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samyoa can pounce on him.
Zedong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samyoa manages to avoid it.
Zedong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samyoa can pounce on him.
Zedong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samyoa manages to avoid it.
Zedong scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Samyoa goes down and covers up as Zedong starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mao Zedong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Snuffed Out by Streetlife as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington works Tyroon's body with a nice hook.
Tyroon lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
Tyroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Tyroon with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Tyroon avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Tyroon as Washington shoots in.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyroon swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a two punch combo.
Washington tries for a takedown but Tyroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washington lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Tyroon.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brad Tyroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Tyroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyroon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Tyroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyroon as he jumps to the side.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyroon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyroon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Washington misses with a hook. Tyroon ducked under it nicely.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyroon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington thumps Tyroon with a low kick.
Washington throws a lazy right hand but Tyroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington's cut.
That's time! Tyroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington misses with a hook.
Leonard Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyroon circles away.
Washington throws a leg kick but Tyroon moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Tyroon slips the punch.
Tyroon ducks right into an uppercut from Washington.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Tyroon shows good takedown defense.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyroon.
Tyroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyroon counters with a straight right hand.
Tyroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington tries to work over Tyroon's front leg with a kick but Tyroon checks it.
Tyroon looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Tyroon avoids the body shot from Washington.
Tyroon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Tyroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Washington.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tyroon as he checks the leg kick.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brad Tyroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyroon's sensitive parts.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonard Washington'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. This is the final round!
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Tyroon counters with a crisp one two that drops Washington! Tyroon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Washington to his feet! Washington is in big trouble!
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Tyroon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyroon's hands.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyroon finish him?
Tyroon drops Washington with a naaaaasty hook - Washington is in real trouble here! Tyroon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Tyroon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper has chosen Badass as his entrance music. Rocco Falco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ameri CanChopper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by CanChopper.
Falco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by CanChopper.
CanChopper lands a front kick.
CanChopper lands a big head kick that sends Falco tumbling to the mat! CanChopper takes a step backwards and waves Falco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rocco Falco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falco lets loose with a powerful body kick. CanChopper will feel that in the morning.
Falco throws a leg kick
and CanChopper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Falco! CanChopper lets Falco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Falco is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! CanChopper throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Falco is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ameri CanChopper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with a double jab
and Mann counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marquez!
Mann looking to control but Marquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mann thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape.
Mann lands with some strikes.
Marquez can't escape the position.
Marquez wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez tries to hold on but Mann postures up.
Mann with shots to the head and body - Marquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape.
Marquez wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann prevents Marquez from getting the reversal.
Mann gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marquez tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez misses with a wild body shot.
Marquez works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Marquez both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez clinches with his opponent.
Marquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Mann pulls Marquez into guard.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.
Marquez passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez works his way into full mount!
Marquez throwing strikes here but Mann is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marquez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mann shrugs it off.
Marquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mann has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mann working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mann shrugs it off.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Marquez's attempts to control the action.
Marquez lands with some strikes.
Marquez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mann shrugs it off.
Marquez lands a big shot there that rocks Mann but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Marquez 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.
Marquez throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rafael Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Marquez is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Marquez.
Marquez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Marquez.
Marquez misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marquez stalling against the cage.
Marquez misses with a punch to the body.
Mann keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marquez walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mann throws the left hand but Marquez avoids the punch easily.
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Marquez in a clinch.
Marquez lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it.
Marquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mann backwards.
Marquez tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Marquez back against the cage.
Marquez tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marquez smiles and moves away.
Rafael Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mann.
Mann has managed to clinch.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Mann stalling in the clinch but Marquez improves position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mann prevents a body shot from Marquez.
Mann looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marquez tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Marquez back against the cage.
Marquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Mann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mann being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann blocks a body shot from Marquez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marquez leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mann or not.
Mann prevents a body shot from Marquez.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Marquez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marquez clinches up against the cage.
Marquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marquez stalling the fight.
Mann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marquez working aggressively here.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Marquez effectively controlling the action here.
Mann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mann blocks a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez breaks the clinch.
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Marquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marquez tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Marquez back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marquez lands with a light punch inside.
Marquez leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Marquez.
Mann prevents a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Marquez - that landed with a thud.
Marquez lands a body punch.
Marquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Marquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann tries to pull guard but Marquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Mann drops back down to his feet.
Rafael Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mann.
Marquez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marquez.
Marquez pushes Mann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Marquez.
Come on Marquez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Marquez as the two fighters clinch.
Mann is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Rafael Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquez misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Marquez.
Bobby Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Marquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Marquez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Beamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Beamen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Beamen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beamen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willie Beamen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beamen. Buonarroti Simoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids the head kick by Beamen.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a head kick by Beamen.
Beamen misses with a body kick.
Beamen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a head kick by Beamen.
Beamen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buonarroti Simoni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to land a left hand but Beamen moved out of range nicely.
Beamen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buonarroti Simoni moves away.
Beamen looks to land a combination but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it well.
Beamen lands a leg kick that knocks Buonarroti Simoni off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beamen, right into the meat.
Beamen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buonarroti Simoni checks it well.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beamen thows a body shot but no joy.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beamen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buonarroti Simoni.
Beamen throws a right and a left that Buonarroti Simoni avoids nicely.
Beamen scores with a shot to the body.
Beamen looks to land a left hand but Buonarroti Simoni moved out of range nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Beamen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beamen lands a right hook to the body.
Beamen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beamen connects with an inside leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is breathing heavily.
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a head kick by Beamen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beamen. That's going to slow Buonarroti Simoni down.
Beamen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buonarroti Simoni manages to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under a wild hook from Beamen.
Oooooh!!! Beamen has knocked Buonarroti Simoni down with a huge combo! Beamen steps away and waves a wobbly Buonarroti Simoni back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Buonarroti Simoni is rocked!
Buonarroti Simoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beamen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beamen misses with a double jab.
Beamen misses the shot to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body punch but Beamen moves out of range.
Willie Beamen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under a wild hook from Beamen.
Beamen connects with a looping right hand.
Beamen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beamen misses the shot to the body.
Beamen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beamen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Beamen is just out of range.
Beamen throws a nice looking combination but Buonarroti Simoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beamen looks to score with a jab to the body but Buonarroti Simoni is just out of range.
Beamen misses with a series of wild punches.
Beamen connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Beamen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buonarroti Simoni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Beamen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buonarroti Simoni blocks a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beamen quickly recovers to half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni stops Beamen from getting back to his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni throwing shots but Beamen is blocking nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beamen sees it coming and defends easily.
Buonarroti Simoni passes to full mount!
Buonarroti Simoni looking to finish with strikes here!
Buonarroti Simoni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni throws some wild stikes that Beamen manages to avoid easily.
Buonarroti Simoni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beamen wants to control but Buonarroti Simoni is having none of it.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beamen's face.
BOOM! Buonarroti Simoni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buonarroti Simoni content just to control the position here.
Beamen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Buonarroti Simoni locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Beamen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Samba de Janeiro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Renato Cardoso has been cut.
Cardoso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Cardoso misses its intended target.
Wood throws a leg kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cardoso takes a step back to recover.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but Cardoso saw it coming and moves away.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardoso. That did some damage!
Wood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood tries to clinch but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Wood throws a low kick but Cardoso avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood looks for the body kick but Cardoso saw that one coming.
Wood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nathan Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wood.
Wood connects with a leg kick. Cardoso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cardoso misses with a body shot.
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cardoso misses with a looping left.
Wood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cardoso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wood under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood takes the fight into the clinch.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood is stalling here.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards.
Wood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cardoso up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardoso.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Cardoso is blocking nicely.
Wood leaning against his opponent.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Cardoso avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wood misses with an elbow over the top.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardoso blocks an uppercut.
Wood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wood working aggressively here.
Cardoso struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso being controlled against the cage.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardoso.
Wood being controlled against the cage.
Cardoso jumps guard and drags Wood to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cardoso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardoso is keeping the position for now.
Cardoso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Cardoso's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cardoso, as that shot connected.
Nathan Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood lands a front kick.
Cardoso takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardoso.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards.
Wood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood misses with some punches.
Cardoso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wood misses with an elbow strike.
Wood avoiding damage.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Wood tries to work over Cardoso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cardoso's brow.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardoso's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cardoso.
Nathan Wood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cardoso prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood scores with a hook to the body.
Cardoso being controlled against the cage.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renato Cardoso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wood has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Wood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardoso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wood stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardoso.
Cardoso blocks an uppercut.
Cardoso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood throws a head kick but Cardoso moves out of range.
Wood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cardoso if he has to take too many more of those.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cardoso's head.
A big left from Cardoso misses.
Wood throws a chopping leg kick but Cardoso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wood scores with a kick to the body.
Cardoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wood closes the distance and pushes Cardoso back into the cage.
That's two 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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wood pushes Cardoso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso avoids the elbow strike from Wood, against the cage.
Wood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardoso blocking some punches.
Wood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardoso tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Cardoso back against the cage.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardoso's elbow.
Cardoso prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardoso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Cardoso controls the action.
Wood pushes Cardoso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cardoso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Wood.
Wood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Cardoso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wood as the two fighters clinch.
Cardoso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wood is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood effectively controlling the action here.
Wood lands an uppercut.
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood stalling the fight.
Cardoso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Cardoso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathan Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Cardoso.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cardoso throws out the jab.
Cardoso tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Cardoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wood clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Cardoso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood tries a low kick but Cardoso avoids it.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardoso can do to turn this around?
Wood throws a front kick aimed at Cardoso's knee but Cardoso avoids it well.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardoso.
Cardoso swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Cardoso throws a wild body kick that Wood sees coming a mile off.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Wood has closed the distance and engaged Cardoso in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cardoso blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood misses with some punches.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cardoso blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cardoso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Cardoso controls the action.
Cardoso stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cardoso letting Wood take a breather here.
Wood looking to stall.
Cardoso tries to pull guard but Wood won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a body shot.
Cardoso fails to pull guard.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wood fails to land.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Cardoso leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cardoso can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wood lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Cardoso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards.
Wood pushes Cardoso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wood effectively controlling the action here.
Wood gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardoso controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wood had his way with Renato Cardoso in that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Cardoso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cardoso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wood thumps Cardoso with a low kick.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardoso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters by moving into the clinch.
Cardoso is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardoso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks with his arms.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wood cracks Cardoso with a nice body shot.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardoso backwards.
Cardoso is trying to maintain a safe position but Wood gets an underhook and turns Cardoso into the cage.
Wood taking a breather.
Cardoso is pushing Wood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardoso avoids the damage to the body.
Wood stalling against the cage.
Cardoso tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Cardoso back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wood.
A short right from Wood on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cardoso blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cardoso.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardoso controls his hands.
Cardoso wants the takedown. Wood is fighting it off but Cardoso persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wood's guard against the cage.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wood has control of Cardoso's left arm, preventing Cardoso from doing any damage.
Cardoso trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardoso.
Nathan Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wood has his feet on Cardoso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardoso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardoso moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Cardoso throws a shot to the body.
Wood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cardoso counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardoso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Renato Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with a big head kick but Cardoso shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wood!
Nathan Wood retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Son!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Son circles away easily
and Son counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Son thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Son throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Son trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Gracie is fighting to break Son's control of his arms but Son is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Son wasn't active enough on the ground.
Son scores with a hook.
Son drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Son is looking for the KO!
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Son finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Son smiles and moves away.
Son lands a slapping body shot.
Son moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Son circles away easily
and Son counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Son takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Son cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Son has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!
BOOM! Son lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gracie. Gracie tries to recover but Son is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gracie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Son!
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