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GAMMA: Contenders #169 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn has chosen Darude- Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pj Benn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benn wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benn is standing up over Defoe. Defoe looks to escape but Benn dives into side control.
Benn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Defoe is not content to let Benn control the position.
Benn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Defoe prevents Benn from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benn working the ground and pound but Defoe is defending the strikes.
Defoe is not content to let Benn control the position.
Benn tries for a kimura but Defoe is defending well.
Benn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benn working the ground and pound.
Benn is looking to take a break and control but Defoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benn is trying to get an arm triangle but Defoe is defending well.
Benn happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe is trying to improve his position.
Defoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Benn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Defoe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Benn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Benn punching from mount but Defoe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Defoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn controlling the pace for now.
Defoe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Benn working for a guillotine from mount but Defoe is in no mood to give up.
Defoe is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Defoe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Benn.
Benn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Defoe is looking to improve his position but Benn isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Benn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Benn both land. Nice combination.
Defoe lands a high kick!
It looks like Pj Benn has been cut.
Benn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn looking to finish with strikes here!
Benn punching from mount but Defoe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn dominating with strikes here.
Defoe bucks up and throws Benn to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Benn moves out of range of the body kick.
Benn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Benn misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Benn lands a slapping body shot.
Benn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benn fails with the takedown.
Jermaine Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benn eats them both and turns towards Defoe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jermaine Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn shoots in and drives through. Defoe sprawls well.
Jermaine Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pj Benn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benn 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.
Jermaine Defoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Defoe thows a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Defoe does no damage.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benn counters with a one-two to the body.
Benn throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Benn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benn tries for a takedown but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Defoe stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Defoe tries to work over Benn's front leg with a kick but Benn checks it.
Defoe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn counters with a left and a right that stings Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Defoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benn somewhat.
Defoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Defoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Defoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Benn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benn throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benn cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Defoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Benn's head.
Jermaine Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn shoots for a double leg takedown but Defoe sprawls well. He's pushed Benn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Defoe misses.
Benn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe leaves Benn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Defoe has managed to clinch.
Benn tries to pull guard but Defoe won't allow it.
Benn is trying to pull guard but Defoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benn forces Defoe back against the cage and clinches.
Benn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Defoe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Defoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pj Benn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Defoe stuffs the takedown attempt from Benn. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Defoe lands a nice hook to Benn's body. Benn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Defoe throws a head kick but Benn moves out of range.
Defoe is looking to wear down Benn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Benn moved away.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Defoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benn misses the shot to the body.
Benn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Defoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe throws a combination. Benn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Defoe throws a body punch but Benn moves out of range.
Defoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Benn tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn throws a combination. Defoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but Defoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Benn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Defoe misses with a two punch combination.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Benn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Benn tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe misses with the combination.
Benn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Benn off balance momentarily.
Defoe closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn tries to circle away but Defoe has him pinned against the cage.
Benn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Defoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jermaine Defoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pj Benn.
Benn tries to pull guard but Defoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Benn drops back down to his feet.
Defoe breaks from the clinch.
Benn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benn is looking to clinch.
Benn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe thumps Benn with a low kick.
No luck for Benn with that takedown attempt.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Benn checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Defoe rushes Benn and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Benn is working for takedown but Defoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Defoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Defoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Defoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Defoe tries to clinch but Benn is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jermaine Defoe!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jermaine Defoe!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jermaine Defoe!
Jermaine Defoe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirezovic checks a leg kick.
Ramirezovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirezovic misses with a straight left.
Velasqs tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirezovic lands a jab to Velasqs's midsection.
Ramirezovic throws a head kick that Velasqs semi-blocks.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Velasqs gets tackled into the cage by Ramirezovic. Ramirezovic maintains the clinch.
Ramirezovic looking to throw knees to the head but Velasqs is blocking nicely.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasqs avoids the elbow strike from Ramirezovic, against the cage.
Ramirezovic lands a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Velasqs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velasqs is trying to force a seperation but Ramirezovic has the dominant position.
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!
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but Velasqs blocks with his arms.
Velasqs blocks an elbow strike from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic scores with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs tries to throw a body punch but Ramirezovic avoids it by throwing Velasqs back against the cage.
Velasqs blocks the elbow strike.
Ramirezovic lands an elbow inside that Velasqs shrugs off.
Velasqs avoiding damage as Ramirezovic throws knees to the body.
Ramirezovic looking to throw knees to the head but Velasqs is blocking nicely.
Velasqs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee strike.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramirezovic throws an elbow but misses.
Ramirezovic is trying to break the clinch but Velasqs is controlling him.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasqs tries to break free but Ramirezovic pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirezovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Velasqs blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramirezovic has Velasqs pressed against the cage, preventing Velasqs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Velasqs pulls guard effortlessly.
Ramirezovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirezovic stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Velasqs throws up his legs and catches Ramirezovic in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ramirezovic tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Velasqs! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cain Velasqs!
Cain Velasqs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inya Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Realest Sport. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Inya Face!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Face.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Face throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Face connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Face is struggling to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Hunt pulls guard effortlessly.
Face seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt wants to improve his position but instead Face has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Face throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Face not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Inya Face wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Face tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Face to the ground. Face escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inya Face dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt slips under a jab from Face.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Face works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Face's guard.
Hunt throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pulls Face in close to prevent any damage.
Face decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Face.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt slips a jab from Face.
Inya Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Face connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Face turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Face swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Face misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inya Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Face throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
Face stalling.
Hunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Face fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Face misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Face.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inya Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
Hunt blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Face as he jumps to the side.
Hunt shoots for a takedown but Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Face misses with a right hand
and Hunt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Face's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt stops Face from standing up.
Face has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hunt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inya Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Face 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Inya Face!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Inya Face!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Inya Face!
Inya Face wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Cavero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cavero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Benz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Benz misses.
Cavero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benz lands a slapping body shot.
Cavero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cavero swats away the attempt to clinch by Benz.
Mike Benz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benz.
Cavero pushes Benz away with a front kick.
Benz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benz throws a shot from downtown. Cavero moves away and avoids it.
Benz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benz showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Benz tries to pass to full mount but Cavero defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavero is looking to escape.
Benz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benz uses his free foot to push down on Cavero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cavero.
Benz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Juan Cavero has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavero's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Benz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Juan Cavero's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cavero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cavero is rocked!
Juan Cavero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juan Cavero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Benz!
Mike Benz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyson Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aluicious James!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin with a hook.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
James tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Griffin connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
tyson Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots and misses
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aluicious James.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Griffin punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
James slips a straight right by Griffin.
James dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Griffin cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin cracks James with an open hand slap.
Jab by Griffin.
James with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
James moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Griffin connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James slips a jab from Griffin.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James looks to clinch
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson Griffin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffin with a nice cross.
James defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
James with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aluicious James.
Griffin with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
James dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
James with a poor takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Griffin.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin cracks James with a good jab.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
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!
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
tyson Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffin clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Griffin stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Griffin misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson Griffin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for James on that attempt.
Griffin connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffin has got the better of the exchanges.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James with a poor takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
tyson Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aluicious James.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin cracks James with a good jab.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James slips a straight right by Griffin.
James tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Griffin lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Griffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Griffin.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
James shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin digs a good hook to James's body.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James avoids the body shot from Griffin.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James looking to score a takedown here. Griffin is defending well but James drives through and ends up in Griffin's guard.
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.
Griffin has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Aluicious James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
tyson Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for tyson Griffin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for tyson Griffin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for tyson Griffin!
tyson Griffin wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking tyson Griffin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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