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GAMMA#222 Denjat v Mcgee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Tw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors comes into the arena with Paper Cut - Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri Tw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissors looks to land a combination but Tw avoids it well.
Tw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scissors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tw.
Tw swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissors.
Scissors throws a hook to the side of Tw's head but Tw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scissors misses with a two punch combination.
Scissors looks for the body kick but Tw saw that one coming.
Tw avoids the body shot from Scissors.
Scissors closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tw tries to break free but Scissors pushes him back against the cage.
Tw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tw can't get the takedown.
Tw tries to pull guard but Scissors holds him up against the cage and eventually Tw drops back down to his feet.
Scissors works on Tw's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.
Tw trying to stall but Scissors improves his position.
Scissors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scissors.
Scissors working Tw over with knees to the body.
Scissors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scissors gets underhooks to prevent Tw's takedown attempt.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Tw.
Scissors lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tw wants a takedown but no success here.
Tw looks gassed!
Scissors pushes Tw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scissors is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors slowing the pace effectively.
Scissors gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Scissors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scissors lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tw being controlled against the cage.
Tw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scissors looking to throw knees to the head but Tw is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Scissors.
Scissors is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scissors scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scissors landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Scissors.
Scissors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scissors pushes Tw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scissors has Tw up against the cage in a clinch.
Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissors has closed the distance and engaged Tw in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissors.
Scissors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scissors throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissors darts in and clinches Tw up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scissors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scissors looks to score with a jab to the body but Tw is just out of range.
Scissors shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tw's guard.
Scissors works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scissors is looking to take a break and control but Tw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scissors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissors thuds his shin into the meat of Tw's side.
Scissors throws a sloppy head kick and Tw moves out of range easily.
Kyle Scissors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors moves in looking to clinch but Tw pushes him off.
Scissors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scissors scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissors lands a glancing blow to the side of Tw's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scissors takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scissors fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tw avoids it really well and circles away.
Scissors tries to clinch but Tw moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scissors.
Scissors thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tw.
Scissors is looking to slow Tw down with leg kicks.
Tw is breathing heavily.
Tw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scissors pinned against the cage. Scissors gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scissors tries to clinch but Tw moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Scissors. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looks to land a combination. Tw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Henri Tw has been cut.
Scissors throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissors fails to land with a series of punches.
Scissors wants to clinch.
Tw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scissors to the mat! Scissors manages to get full guard.
Scissors is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scissors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scissors has escaped and now he's on top!
Scissors throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissors working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tw wants to stand up but Scissors is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri Tw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scissors throws a series of punches but Tw avoids them all with ease.
Tw moves forwards but Scissors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scissors lands with a hook. Tw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scissors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tw can do to turn this around?
Scissors shoots in for a takedown but Tw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scissors tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tw keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tw is on top in guard.
Tw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scissors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scissors has escaped and now he's on top!
Tw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Tw keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Scissors.
Tw blocks the body kick.
Scissors swinging wildly here.
Kyle Scissors is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissors gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tw is trying to trip Scissors. He has hold of a leg but Scissors is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tw persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scissors wants to sweep here but Tw controlling him for the moment.
Scissors keeping moving, preventing Tw from controlling successfully.
Scissors is trying to keep Tw in close.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tw looking to pass the guard.
Scissors is trying to control the position but Tw postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyle Scissors.
Scissors throws a chopping leg kick but Tw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tw blocks a head kick by Scissors.
Scissors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scissors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tw on his heels. He'll look to pass Tw's guard now, I'm sure.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissors looking to sit in guard and control but Tw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tw trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scissors 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mikhailovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jessie Villegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Mikhailovich!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhailovich throws a hook to the side of Villegas's head but Villegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhailovich missing with a left hand there. Villegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Mikhailovich slams his shin into Villegas's torso.
Villegas throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villegas swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhailovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Mikhailovich lands.
Villegas lands with an overhand left.
Mikhailovich throws a hook but Villegas blocks it.
Villegas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mikhailovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Villegas's head.
It looks like Jessie Villegas has been cut.
Mikhailovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhailovich misses with a hook.
Mikhailovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich misses with a left hand
and Villegas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mikhailovich misses with a straight left.
Mikhailovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Villegas manages to avoid it.
Mikhailovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Villegas counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhailovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailovich misses with a double jab
and Villegas counters with an outside leg kick.
Mikhailovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Villegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Villegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhailovich.
Villegas is looking to chop away at Mikhailovich's legs.
Villegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Mikhailovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Villegas counter with a right hand.
Mikhailovich looks to land a left hand but Villegas moved out of range nicely.
Villegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhailovich.
Villegas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mikhailovich is trying to defend but Villegas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Villegas throwing shots but Mikhailovich is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas trying to control from half guard but Mikhailovich is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhailovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Villegas.
Villegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhailovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Villegas is looking to stall here but Mikhailovich recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villegas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villegas wants to control from the top but Mikhailovich keeps moving.
Mikhailovich has control of Villegas's left arm, preventing Villegas from doing any damage.
Mikhailovich keeping moving, preventing Villegas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhailovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jessie Villegas.
Villegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Villegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhailovich has time to react.
Mikhailovich lands a left and a right that send Villegas crashing to the mat, dazed. Mikhailovich thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Villegas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villegas blocks a jab.
Oh Villegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikhailovich misses with a hook.
Villegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhailovich.
Mikhailovich throws a jab when Villegas was well out of range.
Mikhailovich misses with a looping left.
Villegas ducks under a wild hook from Mikhailovich.
The fighters circling - Mikhailovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhailovich misses with an uppercut.
Dmitri Mikhailovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhailovich goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mikhailovich goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Villegas stumbles back but Mikhailovich runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Villegas to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Villegas will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitri Mikhailovich!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dmitri Mikhailovich thanked Sublime Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erico Plaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erico Plaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maro Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos cracks the inside of Plaza's front leg.
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Plaza looking for submissions off his back.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plaza's head.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plaza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plaza tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santos manages to move to mount!
Santos working for a submission but Plaza is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaza tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
It looks like Erico Plaza has been cut.
Santos dominating with strikes here.
Santos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Plaza because Santos loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plaza is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Plaza is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Plaza is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Plaza is now in Santos's guard. A big mistake from Santos there, giving up the dominant position!
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Plaza has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plaza connects with a nice short shot to Santos's temple.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Plaza thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Plaza lands a nice short elbow.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plaza is looking for a kimura here.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plaza.
Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Plaza jumps into side control!
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plaza trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Plaza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Santos tries to buck Plaza off but Plaza is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santos is trying to work for a sweep but Plaza has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erico Plaza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plaza but Plaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Plaza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santos controlling the position.
Plaza tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Plaza lands a couple of elbows.
Plaza trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plaza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plaza postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Plaza 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.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plaza cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Plaza from controlling successfully.
Plaza forces his way into half guard.
Plaza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos wants to control but Plaza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Plaza is staying active.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plaza kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plaza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Plaza eventually gives up the hold.
Plaza thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to control but Plaza manages to pass to mount!
Maro Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plaza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santos throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santos wants to control but Plaza is keeping busy.
Plaza looks to land a strike but Santos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Plaza has picked Santos up and slammed him! Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Plaza manages to pass to side control!
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plaza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Santos is not content to let Plaza control the position.
Plaza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Plaza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos trying to control but Plaza postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plaza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erico Plaza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erico Plaza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Plaza counters with a thumping low kick.
Plaza throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Plaza fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plaza.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plaza tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plaza to the ground. Plaza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plaza sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Plaza is looking to improve his position.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
Plaza controlling the position well.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plaza sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plaza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Plaza stops Santos from getting back to his feet.
Plaza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Plaza dominating with strikes here.
Santos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plaza looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well.
Santos gets back to half guard.
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!
Plaza trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Plaza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plaza.
Plaza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Plaza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Santos has his foot on Plaza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plaza works his way back into a safe position though.
Plaza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Plaza passes into half guard.
Plaza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plaza.
Plaza postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Plaza pushes his legs off easily.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plaza is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plaza defends well.
Plaza distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Plaza scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plaza throws a big elbow that misses.
Plaza throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erico Plaza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plaza 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erico Plaza!
An out of breath Erico Plaza 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroko Matsumato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Pre Fight Warmup. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroko Matsumato!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumato tries for a takedown but Bobberson circles away easily
enabling Bobberson to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsumato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsumato wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobberson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson is trying to stand.
Matsumato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobberson's head.
Matsumato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobberson defends it well.
Matsumato seems to be working for a kimura but Bobberson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumato wants to advance to full mount but Bobberson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Matsumato tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobberson is retaining full guard.
Matsumato trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bobberson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matsumato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobberson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsumato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobberson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobberson gets to his feet - Matsumato follows without any prompting.
Matsumato shoots in for a takedown but Bobberson shows good takedown defense.
Bobberson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
Billy Bobberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroko Matsumato.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut
and Matsumato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobberson misses with an uppercut.
Bobberson missing with a left hand there. Matsumato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billy Bobberson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bobberson.
Bobberson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bobberson misses the target.
Bobberson swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumato counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matsumato is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bobberson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Matsumato is pushing down on Bobberson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobberson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsumato has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsumato trying to mount his opponent but Bobberson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobberson sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsumato wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobberson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson is trying to stand back up but Matsumato is controlling him
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!
Matsumato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsumato is working for a kimura but Bobberson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumato is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroko Matsumato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsumato has Bobberson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobberson breaks the clinch.
Bobberson scores with a hook.
Bobberson misses with a straight right.
Bobberson swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumato counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Matsumato finds it's target.
No luck for Matsumato with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson keeps Matsumato at a distance using the push kick.
Bobberson catches Matsumato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobberson lands a jab.
Bobberson leaves Matsumato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobberson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsumato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobberson misses with a hook
and Matsumato counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobberson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsumato is controlling him.
Matsumato passes Bobberson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matsumato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobberson is just riding it out for now. Matsumato eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumato stops Bobberson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobberson is just riding it out for now. Matsumato eventually gives up the hold.
Matsumato seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsumato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobberson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsumato.
Matsumato is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bobberson as he works his way to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bobberson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bobberson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bobberson!
Bobberson decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobberson looks to land a left hand but Matsumato moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Bobberson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bobberson.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobberson misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsumato counters with a straight right hand.
Matsumato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobberson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsumato somewhat.
Matsumato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobberson swivels and escapes.
Hiroko Matsumato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobberson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
Billy Bobberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroko Matsumato.
Bobberson throws a jab when Matsumato was well out of range.
Bobberson looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumato is just out of range.
Bobberson lands a nice shot that snaps Matsumato's head back.
Bobberson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson motions for Matsumato to come forward. Bobberson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobberson.
Bobberson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsumato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobberson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumato.
Matsumato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobberson lands with an overhand left.
Matsumato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobberson circles away.
A lazy left from Bobberson finds it's target.
Matsumato is rocked!
Bobberson lands the left hand.
Matsumato is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobberson finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bobberson. No joy for Matsumato on that attempt.
Bobberson throws a monster overhand right that drops Matsumato! Bobberson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bobberson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Lakovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
181 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Rose!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lakovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lakovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Lakovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose throws the kick towards the body but Lakovic avoids it.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Lakovic slips the punch.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Lakovic is out of range.
Rose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lakovic.
Rose sizes up Lakovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lakovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose thows a body shot but no joy.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Lakovic moves away from the strike by Rose.
Lakovic dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Lakovic's head and hops out.
Lakovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Hunter Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lakovic is looking to land body kicks.
Lakovic lands a jab.
A big left from Rose misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lakovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Lakovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Lakovic misses with a body shot.
That kick from Lakovic tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lakovic's hands.
Lakovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lakovic is defended easily by Rose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lakovic throws a strike there. Rose manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Lakovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lakovic wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it.
Lakovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose wants to control but Lakovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lakovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lakovic is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose jabs at Lakovic's body.
Lakovic ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose throws a jab when Lakovic was well out of range.
Lakovic scores with a push kick.
Lakovic ducks right into an uppercut from Rose.
Lakovic ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lakovic momentarily.
Hunter Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws a combination. Lakovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sasha Lakovic has been cut.
Rose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Rose throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Lakovic does no damage.
Lakovic defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lakovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lakovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakovic manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Lakovic ducks down to avoid it.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lakovic under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Rose misses.
Good work by Lakovic as he checks the leg kick.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lakovic.
Hunter Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lakovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic delivers a nice body kick.
Rose throws a jab when Lakovic was well out of range.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lakovic's hands.
Nice body punch from Lakovic.
Lakovic punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lakovic.
Lakovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Lakovic's shoulder, as Lakovic tries to avoid the shot.
Rose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lakovic looks to land a body kick but Rose moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rose's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic throws a wild body kick that Rose sees coming a mile off.
Lakovic loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lakovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose misses with a leg kick
letting Lakovic counter with a right hand.
Lakovic lands with a nice combination. Rose backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Lakovic's head but Lakovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Lakovic is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasha Lakovic'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!
Rose throws a hook but Lakovic avoids it easily.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from Lakovic.
Lakovic takes one on the button.
Rose swings for the body but Lakovic moves out of range.
Rose cracks Lakovic with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lakovic.
Lakovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose cracks a nice hook into Lakovic's ribs.
Lakovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lakovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lakovic defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lakovic.
Lakovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lakovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rose throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lakovic.
Lakovic misses with a straight right.
Lakovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lakovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a leg kick.
Lakovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lakovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lakovic.
Lakovic cracks Rose with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lakovic slips under a jab.
Rose defending well as Lakovic loads up on a big left hand.
Lakovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
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!
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Rose manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rose swings for the body but Lakovic moves out of range.
A big left from Rose misses.
Lakovic fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Lakovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rose will feel that in the morning.
Lakovic clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lakovic slips a jab from Rose.
Good shot there by Rose.
Rose looks to land a right hand but Lakovic moved out of range.
Lakovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Sasha Lakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose throws the left hand but Lakovic avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lakovic cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Rose misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Rose!
Hunter Rose took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sublime Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by God Hates a Coward. Smith has chosen Redman - Da goodness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
180 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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31
175 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundy.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bundy throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Bundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundy on the side of the head.
Bundy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bundy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Bundy scoring with strikes.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Bundy tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Bundy scoring with punches and elbows.
Bundy scores with punches from side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy preventing the sweep.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Bundy pushes his legs off easily.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bundy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith postures up in Bundy's guard and throws a big left but Bundy blocks it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Bundy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a right and a left that Bundy avoids nicely.
Bundy throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control.
Bundy working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is not content to let Bundy control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundy dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Bundy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Bundy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bundy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Bundy dodges it nicely.
Alan Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith trying to control the position but Bundy manages to sink in the hooks.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Bundy has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bundy gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Bundy is landing with strikes. Smith can't take much more of this.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bundy's guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy looking to control.
Smith wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy pulls Smith in to control the position.
Bundy is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Smith.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alan Bundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith with a jab.
Alan Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bundy.
Bundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundy has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Bundy wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Bundy is controlling the pace.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith cracks Bundy with a good jab.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Bundy checks it.
Bundy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Alan Bundy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith lands a jab.
Bundy scores with a body shot.
Bundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Bundy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
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!
Bundy wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith cracks Bundy with a good jab.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bundy scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bundy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Bundy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bundy 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.
A nice elbow there by Bundy.
Bundy looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith is rocked!
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him?
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy cracks Smith with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Bundy!
Alan Bundy took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Contini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contini has chosen - as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Contini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David circles away from the clinch attempt.
Contini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contini manages to avoid it.
David throws out a powerful jab.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contini.
Contini throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contini moves away.
An inside leg kick from Contini misses.
A jab from David misses.
Contini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David scores with a punch to the head.
David misses with a looping left.
David has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Contini finds it's way round the side to connect with David's head.
David checks a low kick from Contini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Contini tries to close the distance and clinch up but David swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano Contini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David thows a body shot but no joy.
David throws a push kick but Contini slaps the foot to one side.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contini loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contini.
Contini blocks a jab.
A jab from David finds it's way through Contini's defenses.
Contini scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from David.
David misses with a body shot.
Contini throws the left hand but David avoids the punch easily.
David staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from David.
David checks a leg kick.
David connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contini staying out of range there.
Contini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contini needs to keep his hands up - David had a free shot at his head there.
Contini is rocked!
David swats away the attempt to clinch by Contini.
Contini is still on wobbly legs! Can David finish him?
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Contini lands with a cross.
David moves away from the strike by Contini.
David throws a hook but Contini blocks it.
Contini seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David cracks Contini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Contini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can David finish him?
Contini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
David throws a monster overhand right that drops Contini! David follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan David!
A victorious Jan David thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Helber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton throws a solid leg kick but Helber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burton.
The fighters circling - Helber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helber doesn't manage to clinch there - Burton circles away.
Burton lands a head kick!
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Helber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burton as he avoids it easily.
Helber looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Helber digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burton on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Helber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burton. Burton obviously looking to wear him down.
Helber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Helber tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Helber moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton is looking to clinch.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
Helber avoids the head kick by Burton.
Helber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burton.
Burton misses with a looping left.
Helber thows a leg kick but Burton checks it
and Burton counters with a one-two to the body.
Helber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burton.
Helber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Helber slips a jab from Burton.
Burton tried to score with a low kick but Helber checks it.
Burton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burton scores with a push kick.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helber.
Helber throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Helber.
Helber shoots for a takedown but Burton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helber slips a straight right by Burton.
Burton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Helber throws a head kick that misses.
Burton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Burton throws a wild body kick that Helber sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helber. That's going to slow Burton down.
Helber throws a lazy right hand but Burton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helber sizes up Burton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Helber with that takedown attempt.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Helber.
Helber throws a combination that misses
and Helber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Helber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Helber.
Burton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burton is leaning against Helber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helber's elbow.
Helber trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Helber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burton letting Helber take a breather here.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to work over Helber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton scores with a hook to the body.
Burton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helber prevents a body shot from Burton.
Helber trying to control the position but instead, Burton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helber into the cage.
Helber prevents a body shot from Burton.
Burton tries a body shot but Helber blocks it.
Helber lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Burton has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helber.
Burton is looking to control Helber's arms but Helber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burton has his back to the cage.
Helber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burton misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Helber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Helber misses with a straight right.
Burton checks a leg kick nicely.
Burton tries to clinch there but Helber circles away.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton lands a head kick!
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Helber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Helber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helber misses with the combination.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helber misses with a few strikes there.
Jack Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helber throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Burton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Burton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burton throws a looping overhand right but Helber ducks down to avoid it.
Helber swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Helber slips a jab from Burton.
Helber misses with a few strikes there.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton with a nice cross.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Helber.
Helber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Helber misses the target.
Burton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton moves away from the strike by Helber.
Helber scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Burton throws a right and a left that Helber avoids nicely.
Burton avoids the body shot from Helber.
Burton misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Burton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burton connects with a solid leg kick.
Burton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton keeps the fight on the outside.
Helber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber throws a low kick, looking for Burton's leg but Burton calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Burton.
Nice takedown defense from Helber. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Rusty Helber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton moves out of range as Helber strikes.
Burton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Helber is looking to chop away at Burton's legs.
Burton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Helber misses with a hook.
Burton misses with a low kick.
Helber moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helber throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helber takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws the kick towards the body but Helber avoids it.
The fighters circling - Burton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helber defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
Helber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Helber there as he acknowledges the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Helber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helber thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton misses with a hook.
Burton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helber in his tracks.
Helber takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Helber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burton momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helber gets a double leg takedown into Burton's guard.
Helber is breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helber with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helber is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Burton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burton stuffs the takedown attempt from Helber. Helber gets slowly back to his feet.
Burton misses with a low kick.
Helber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burton swivels and escapes.
Helber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Helber.
Helber throws a head kick that misses.
Helber avoids the head kick by Burton.
Burton blocks a leg kick.
Helber tries to score with a low kick but Burton moves his leg out of the way.
Helber throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Burton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Helber just misses with a punch to the body.
Helber throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Helber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burton scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton scores with a hook.
Helber fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Helber momentarily.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton throws a wild body kick that Helber sees coming a mile off.
Burton loads up on a big right hand but Helber slips the punch.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Helber is just out of range.
Helber thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Helber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helber.
Burton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Burton wants to clinch.
Helber tries for a takedown but Burton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a right and a left that Helber avoids nicely.
Helber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
Helber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Helber.
Burton cracks Helber with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Helber throws a leg kick but Burton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Helber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Burton throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Burton - just one landing.
Jab by Burton.
Burton is looking to slow Helber down with leg kicks.
Burton misses with a straight right.
Helber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Burton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helber tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
Burton controlling the pace for now.
Rusty Helber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Helber looks a forlorn figure.
Burton is landing with some decent strikes but Helber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Helber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Burton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Helber to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helber tries to escape the position.
Burton 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.
Burton working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Burton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Burton has the hooks in. Helber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helber staying busy and making it hard for Burton to control.
Burton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Helber has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Burton wants to control but Helber is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burton 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Burton!
Jack Burton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sublime Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ettish comes to the cage accompanied by With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass. Fred Ettish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nova Uniao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Ettish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ettish throws a sloppy head kick and Uniao moves out of range easily.
Uniao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uniao lands with a good body shot.
Uniao checks a leg kick nicely.
Uniao wants to clinch.
Uniao just misses with a punch to the body.
Uniao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uniao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uniao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Ettish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ettish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ettish wants it to stay on the feet.
Uniao staying out of range there.
Uniao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Uniao has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao throws a head punch that misses.
Uniao cracks Ettish with a nice body shot.
Uniao drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ettish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ettish stopping the sweep attempt from Uniao.
Uniao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ettish has picked Uniao up and slammed him! Uniao can't keep hold of the triangle and Ettish manages to pass to side control!
Uniao is trying to escape the position but Ettish is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao gets back to half guard.
Ettish wants to pass to mount but Uniao is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uniao wants to get back to full guard.
Uniao is staying active underneath Ettish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uniao is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uniao actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettish is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Uniao tries to get to full guard but Ettish has control of the leg.
Uniao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ettish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uniao looking for a sweep. Not yet Uniao, not yet.
Uniao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ettish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Uniao.
Uniao is looking to regain half guard here but Ettish keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Nova Uniao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uniao shoots in but no luck this time.
Uniao lands with a nice body punch.
Uniao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ettish was covering up waiting for the punch and Uniao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ettish is trying to keep Uniao in close.
Uniao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ettish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ettish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ettish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uniao on the ground.
Uniao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ettish is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uniao is looking to work some ground and pound but Ettish has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uniao throws a big right hand that misses.
Uniao throws a big right hand that misses.
Uniao advances position into side control!
Ettish is looking to regain half guard here but Uniao keeps moving and retains side control.
Ettish wants to get back to his feet but Uniao drags him back down.
Uniao working away.
Ettish parries the strikes from Uniao easily there. Uniao is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ettish to escape.
Uniao is working Ettish over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ettish taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uniao looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ettish is avoiding damage well.
Uniao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uniao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Uniao trying to control the position but Ettish is working away.
Ettish is trying to work for a sweep but Uniao has mounted him!
Uniao scoring with strikes but Ettish is staying in there.
Uniao with the ground and pound from mount.
Ettish defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Uniao.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uniao cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uniao lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ettish hang on?
Ettish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ettish that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish wants to hold on but Uniao pushes him away.
Uniao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uniao controlling his opponent.
Ettish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uniao dominating with strikes here.
Ettish in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nova Uniao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uniao connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uniao lands with some strikes.
Ettish is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uniao postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ettish bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Uniao and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Uniao!
Nova Uniao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pound Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Denjat might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to U.S.A. National Anthem. Mcgee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scorpions - Rock You Like A Hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahmoud Denjat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pound Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Denjat jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Denjat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee thuds his right hand into Denjat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Denjat throws a leg kick which misses Mcgee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgee tries to avoid it.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Denjat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denjat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgee. That did some damage!
Mahmoud Denjat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denjat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Denjat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgee.
Denjat defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Denjat throws a front kick that sends Mcgee stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denjat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat lands with a nice combination. Mcgee backs away looking to recover.
Denjat tries to land a front kick but Mcgee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Denjat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
Denjat throws a leg kick which misses Mcgee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgee tries to avoid it.
Denjat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denjat moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Denjat cracks the inside of Mcgee's front leg.
Denjat throws a head kick that half lands.
Denjat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcgee moves away from the strike by Denjat.
A head kick from Denjat lands but Mcgee takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denjat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee avoids it really well and circles away.
Denjat looks to land a body kick but Mcgee moved away.
A head kick misses from Denjat.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcgee misses the target.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. Denjat moves away and avoids it.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Denjat shoots in.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Denjat.
Denjat misses with a head kick.
Denjat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee just misses with a punch to the body.
Denjat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mcgee counters with a left to the body.
Denjat misses with a kick to the body.
Denjat misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee blocks the body kick.
Denjat throws a leg kick that misses.
Denjat ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Denjat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denjat.
Denjat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Denjat moves out of range.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Denjat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee throws a jab when Denjat was well out of range.
Denjat lands with a nice body kick.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Denjat's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Denjat misses.
Mcgee avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Denjat moves away from the strike by Mcgee.
Mahmoud Denjat is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Denjat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Denjat lands with a nice body punch.
Denjat throws a jab when Mcgee was well out of range.
Denjat motions for Mcgee to come forward. Denjat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee misses with a hook
and Denjat counters with a stiff right hand.
Denjat throws a push kick but Mcgee slaps the foot to one side.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denjat throws a push kick but Mcgee slaps the foot to one side.
Denjat throws a low kick, looking for Mcgee's leg but Mcgee calmly moves out of range.
Denjat misses with a low kick as Mcgee jumps back.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Denjat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denjat slips under a jab.
Mcgee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denjat.
Denjat slips under a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Denjat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denjat.
Denjat scores with a nice body kick.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but Denjat moved out of range.
Denjat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mcgee will feel that in the morning.
Denjat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Denjat. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Denjat is looking to slow Mcgee down with leg kicks.
Mcgee lands a right hook to the body.
Denjat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denjat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denjat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denjat misses with a low kick.
Denjat tries to score with a low kick but Mcgee moves his leg out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgee as Denjat shoots in.
Mcgee misses with a two punch combination.
Denjat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denjat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denjat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcgee tries to avoid it but Denjat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcgee to the ground. Mcgee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denjat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcgee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denjat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgee is able to avoid easily.
Denjat feints and as Mcgee raises his hands in defense, Denjat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgee working a defensive guard here.
Denjat postures up in Mcgee's guard and throws a big left but Mcgee blocks it.
Mcgee controlling Denjat's posture.
Denjat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcgee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denjat throws a big right hand that misses.
Denjat wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Mcgee has control of Denjat's left arm, preventing Denjat from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pound Mcgee.
Denjat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgee defending well as Denjat loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denjat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcgee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Mcgee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mcgee throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Denjat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Denjat.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Mcgee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denjat keeps Mcgee at a distance using the push kick.
Denjat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denjat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denjat thows a body kick. Mcgee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mcgee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgee misses with a hook
and Denjat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denjat winds up and cracks Mcgee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee gets full guard.
Denjat tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgee is retaining full 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!
Mcgee trying to keep a closed guard but Denjat is proving a slippery customer.
Denjat looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denjat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denjat.
Denjat 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denjat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat works over Mcgee with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denjat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denjat preventing the sweep.
Denjat passes Mcgee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denjat wants to take a breather but Mcgee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denjat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgee's head.
Denjat stalling away here and it's allowed Mcgee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Denjat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denjat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is pulling down on Denjat's head to control his posture.
Denjat preventing the sweep.
Denjat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denjat stands and throws Mcgee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Denjat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee tries to buck Denjat off but Denjat is having none of it.
Denjat sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcgee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Denjat tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Denjat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Denjat lands some shots froms side control.
Denjat tries to move to mount but Mcgee blocks the move with his legs.
The ground and pound from Denjat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Denjat in side control, throwing shots but Mcgee defends.
Mcgee keeping his opponent close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Mcgee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Denjat connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Denjat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mcgee tries to bum rush Denjat with a series of wild strikes but Denjat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcgee lands a slapping body shot.
Denjat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denjat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denjat throws a leg kick which misses Mcgee's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcgee tries to avoid it.
Denjat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Denjat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Denjat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denjat tries a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat misses with a straight right.
Denjat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Denjat throws a low kick, looking for Mcgee's leg but Mcgee calmly moves out of range.
Mcgee misses with a lunging right hand
and Denjat counters with a leg kick.
Denjat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denjat misses with a straight left.
Denjat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcgee swings for the body but Denjat moves out of range.
Denjat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denjat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pound Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denjat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denjat.
Mcgee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Denjat tries a low kick but Mcgee avoids it.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and Denjat counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcgee thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denjat misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Denjat.
Denjat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Denjat is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denjat throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Denjat.
Denjat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denjat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
Denjat gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denjat is working away from the top position though.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Denjat keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denjat thows a huge punch but Mcgee dodges it nicely.
Denjat throwing shots but Mcgee is blocking nicely.
Mcgee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denjat is working away from the top position though.
Denjat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcgee wants to control but Denjat is keeping busy.
Denjat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denjat tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denjat trying to control the action but Mcgee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat had his way with Pound Mcgee in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Denjat ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Denjat swings for the body but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Denjat.
Denjat thows a body shot but no joy.
Denjat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Denjat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mcgee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Mcgee does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denjat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat throws a wild body kick that Mcgee sees coming a mile off.
Denjat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcgee's waist but Mcgee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denjat off to one side.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Denjat throws a leg kick but Mcgee moved away.
Denjat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Denjat.
Mcgee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcgee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denjat misses with a low kick.
Denjat throws a hook but Mcgee blocks it.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Pound Mcgee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denjat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgee.
Denjat misses with a low kick as Mcgee jumps back.
Mcgee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denjat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcgee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Denjat - just one landing.
Mcgee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denjat defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcgee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a hook to the side of Denjat's head but Denjat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgee throws a poor cross that misses
and Denjat counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Denjat's head back.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Denjat moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Denjat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mcgee misses with a low kick as Denjat jumps back.
Mcgee throws a hook but Denjat avoids it easily.
Denjat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Denjat misses with a low kick.
Denjat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcgee is trying to defend but Denjat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to control but Denjat is keeping busy.
Mcgee has a hand on Denjat's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Denjat takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Denjat tries to control but Mcgee wriggling away.
Mcgee is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denjat scoring with strikes but Mcgee is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denjat with shots to the head and body - Mcgee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mahmoud Denjat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahmoud Denjat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denjat punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pound Mcgee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Denjat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Denjat!
Mahmoud Denjat retains his welterweight title!
Mahmoud Denjat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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