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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Drunk (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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punch Drunk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunk misses with a body shot
so Materson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Materson stands and throws Drunk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drunk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Materson lands some shots froms side control.
Materson grinds an elbow into Drunk's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materson working the ground and pound.
Drunk sneaks back into half guard.
Drunk won't allow Materson to pass to mount.
Drunk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drunk working for a triangle but Materson defends it easily.
Materson passes into half guard.
Materson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
Materson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunk wants to get back to full guard but Materson has passed into side control.
Drunk is trying to get back to half guard.
Materson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drunk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drunk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Materson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Materson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Materson scores with punches from side control.
Materson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson has an Americana. Drunk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Materson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Materson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Materson!
Mike Materson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159++ Energy - $50 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 Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricci Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricci Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyd looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyd.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boyd is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Boyd tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Boyd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brown passes into side control!
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries for a kimura but Boyd is defending well.
Brown decides to stand back up.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boyd sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Boyd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boyd taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Boyd scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brown manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown working Boyd over with strikes here.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyd is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown looking to control but Boyd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brown prevents Boyd from getting the reversal.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boyd hang on?
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown 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.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Boyd is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyd taking shots to the head.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boyd looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Brown! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Formula 51 and 10% laundary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Gonna Fly Now (metal version by Sylvain Cloux) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Liddell.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose.
Liddell thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Liddell. That snapped Walker's head back.
A jab from Liddell misses.
Rocky Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Liddell cracks Walker with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Liddell slips a straight right by Walker.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Brian Liddell has been cut.
Liddell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Brian Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Liddell connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Liddell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Liddell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walker eats them both and turns towards Liddell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Liddell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Liddell.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Liddell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddell throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walker's head backwards.
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Liddell lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker stuns Liddell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brian Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Walker.
Liddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walker on the side of the head.
Walker tries to clinch but Liddell moves away
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Liddell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liddell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Liddell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brian Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
Walker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell misses the jab.
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 Brian Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Liddell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brian Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walker doesn't seem phased though.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Walker.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddell throws out the jab.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Walker avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
Liddell is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
Brian Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Liddell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Walker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddell cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
Walker moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liddell lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Liddell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Brian Liddell!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Brian Liddell!
Brian Liddell wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jone King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Stevenson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jone King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King with a poor takedown
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevenson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stevenson is in King's guard.
Stevenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King tries to keep at a distance but Stevenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a takedown
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a takedown
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jone King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from King.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from King as Stevenson shoots in.
King closes the distance but Stevenson moves to the side
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents King from escaping the position.
Stevenson staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Stevenson controls the position.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stevenson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to stand but King is controlling his arm.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to stand but King is controlling his head.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevenson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King seems a little lost for a moment, as Stevenson dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Craig Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevenson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stevenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stevenson lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a straight left.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stevenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stevenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stevenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stevenson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to escape but Stevenson is in control.
King is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
King tries to escape but Stevenson is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stevenson wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stevenson stands up and beckons King to his feet.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jone King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stevenson.
Stevenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
King with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Stevenson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stevenson prefers to stall for the moment though.
King throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stevenson rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Stevenson 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.
Craig Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. King pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jone King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Craig Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
King pushes Stevenson off and gets back to his feet.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for King on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Stevenson both land. Nice combination.
King takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stevenson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
King lands a big shot there that rocks Stevenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stevenson is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King punching from mount but Stevenson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stevenson taking shots to the head.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King landing punches.
King looking to land elbow strikes but Stevenson uses the position to regain half guard.
King lands with a punch from half guard.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Stevenson is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
King passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stevenson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by King! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jone King!
Jone King is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Redfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dime.
A solid body kick from Dime.
Redfield tries for a takedown but Dime sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dime forces Redfield back against the cage and clinches.
Redfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dime lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dime might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dime stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redfield tries to sprawl but Dime drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dime trying to control the action but Redfield is working from the bottom.
Dime stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Redfield to get to his feet.
Dime closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Redfield is rocked!
Dime connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Redfield tumbling to the canvas! Dime pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Redfield was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Dime!
Post fight, an emotional Jonny Dime said 'Thanks to the greatest manager ever, Bunner Ting'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernado Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Big and Red by EC as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernado Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith 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.
Rua trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Rua tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Rua stands up from Smith's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernado Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Rua tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Rua wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Rua scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith trying to control the position.
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rua wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruais looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernado Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernado Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
Rua is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling from the top position.
Rua scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Rua tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Rua wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Rua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Rua!
Rua wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Rua wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Fernado Rua will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Rua thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is not content to let Rua control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernado Rua wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fernado Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua blocking the ground and pound.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rua is on top in guard.
Rua is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rua lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rua's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Rua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernado Rua clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rua stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernado Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rua defends it well.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rua won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith stops Rua from getting back to his feet.
Smith is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fernado Rua will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Fernado Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua which made him look bad.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua lands a nice elbow.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Rua throws an elbow that misses.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Fernado Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rua is defending well.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernado Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rua 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Fernado Rua!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Fernado Rua!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Fernado Rua!
Fernado Rua wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Fernado Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes to the cage accompanied by Since the Flood- . Michaels is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Take A Look Around - Limp Bizkit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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218 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Velazquez.
Velazquez cracks Michaels with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Michaels looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Velazquez finish him?
Michaels is rocked!
It looks like Phil Michaels has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Michaels out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kain Velazquez!
Kain Velazquez is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kain Velazquez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley's entrance music is Hustlin. A fine choice. Schiller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mad World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Horst Schiller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiller.
Schiller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lashley.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lashley gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lashley as Schiller tries to tie him up.
Schiller has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley is trying to force a seperation but Schiller has the dominant position.
Schiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch but Schiller keeps him there for the moment.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Lashley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lashley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Lashley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lashley misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Lashley. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Lashley.
Lashley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lashley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Lashley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Schiller.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lashley moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Lashley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lashley circles away.
Schiller looks gassed!
A thudding body kick lands there by Schiller!
Horst Schiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley rushes Schiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schiller tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley moves out of range as Schiller throws a body kick.
Schiller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lashley can pounce on him.
Schiller misses with a low kick.
Schiller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lashley 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.
Lashleyis looking to pass into half guard but Schiller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schiller is in guard.
Lashley is looking to stand up but Schiller isn't so interested in that idea.
Schiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke Lashley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schiller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Schiller.
Schiller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lashley pinned against the cage. Lashley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lashley has Schiller up against the cage in a clinch.
Schiller has Lashley pressed against the cage, preventing Lashley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller is controlling him.
Lashley is working for takedown but Schiller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Schiller holds him up against the cage and eventually Lashley drops back down to his feet.
Schiller trying to control the position but instead, Lashley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schiller into the cage.
Lashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lashley lands with a nice combination. Schiller backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schiller backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lashley checks a leg kick.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Lashley as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy left from Lashley finds it's target.
Lashley has managed to clinch.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schiller keeps control of Lashley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lashley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schiller after a bit of a struggle.
Schiller is trying to maintain a safe position but Lashley gets an underhook and turns Schiller into the cage.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Schiller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley throws a head kick but Schiller moves out of range.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Schiller in a clinch.
Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Lashley wants to land a leg kick but Schiller is out of range.
Lashley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schiller tries a body shot but Lashley blocks it.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schiller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lashley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schiller throws a lazy head kick
and Lashley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schiller wants to stall.
Lashley wants to break free but Schiller has control.
Lashley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schiller smiles and moves away.
Lashley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lashley gets control of Schiller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lashley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schiller looking to sit in guard and control but Lashley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lashley landing some decent shots from 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!
Schiller has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley throws an elbow that misses. Schiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Schiller!
Lashley wants to stand and escape but Schiller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lashley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schiller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Horst Schiller.
Lashley scores a takedown into full mount!
Schiller wants to hold on but Lashley pushes him away.
Schiller is desperately trying to improve his position but Lashley has a good base and remains in mount.
Lashley landing strikes from the mount and Schiller is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley punching from mount but Schiller doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Schiller tries to lock up and control but Lashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lashley 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.
Lashley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schiller turns into him and now he's in Lashley's guard.
Lashley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.
Schiller tries to throw a body punch but Lashley avoids it by throwing Schiller back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
Schiller misses with a kick to the body.
Lashley tries to bum rush Schiller with a series of wild strikes but Schiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schiller slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lashley swivels and escapes.
Schiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley forces Schiller back against the cage and clinches.
Lashley has Schiller pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lashley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schiller tumbling to the mat - Lashley dives into Schiller's guard.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller looking to control.
Lashley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lashley postures up in Schiller's guard and throws a big left but Schiller blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lashley throws an elbow that misses. Schiller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Schiller!
Lashley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schiller can do to turn this around?
Schiller stops Lashley from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
Luke Lashley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lashley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lashley scores with a head kick. Schiller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lashley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Luke Lashley has been cut.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lashley successfully pulls guard.
Lashley has his feet on Schiller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schiller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lashley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lashley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Luke Lashley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lashley blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schiller.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Schiller.
Schiller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lashley was covering up waiting for the punch and Schiller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Lashley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lashley has closed the distance and engaged Schiller in a clinch.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lashley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schiller.
Lashley blocks a leg kick.
Lashley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schiller at a distance.
Schiller shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense.
Lashley lands a body shot.
Schiller moves forwards but Lashley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lashley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lashley misses with a few strikes there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Lashley rushes Schiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schiller shoots in for a takedown but Lashley shows good takedown defense.
Luke Lashley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horst Schiller.
Lashley misses with a head kick.
Lashley darts in and clinches Schiller up against the cage.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lashley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lashley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lashley lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lashley moves into the clinch successfully.
Schiller prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lashley throws an elbow but misses.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley is looking to break free of the clinch but Schiller has double underhooks.
Lashley is trying to break the clinch but Schiller is controlling him.
Lashley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Schiller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luke Lashley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lashley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schiller looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley is trying to force a seperation but Schiller has the dominant position.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Schiller misses with a leg kick
and Lashley counters with a two punch combo.
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Schiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley is looking to clinch.
Lashley moves out of range as Schiller throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiller dives in and grabs Lashley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes down on Schiller's head and hops out.
Lashley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Schiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley fails to land with a series of punches.
Schiller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lashley lands a jab to Schiller's midsection.
Schiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley pushes Schiller up against the cage in a clinch.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lashley throws a head kick that misses.
Schiller tries to keep at a distance but Lashley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schiller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley had his way with Horst Schiller in that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Lashley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lashley clinches up with Schiller and pushes him back against the cage.
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Lashley.
A lazy body kick from Schiller
and Lashley counters with a three punch combo that has Schiller backing up. Schiller nods at Lashley to acknowledge the strikes.
Lashley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schiller.
Schiller slips a jab and a cross from Lashley.
Lashley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lashley throws a leg kick but Schiller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schiller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schiller misses with a body kick.
Schiller throws the kick towards the body but Lashley avoids it.
Schiller throws a push kick but Lashley slaps the foot to one side.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
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!
Schiller shoots in but no luck this time.
Lashley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schiller throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Lashley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley moves into the clinch.
Schiller gets underhooks to prevent Lashley's takedown attempt.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley pulls guard.
Lashley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lashley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schiller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick and Lashley moves out of range easily.
Schiller misses with a head kick.
Schiller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lashley dives in and grabs Schiller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiller pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller throws a wild body kick that Lashley sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
Schiller throws a low kick, looking for Lashley's leg but Lashley calmly moves out of range.
Schiller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lashley.
Lashley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley lands a two punch combo.
Lashley throws a one two combo.
Lashley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lashley wants to break free but Schiller has control.
Lashley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lashley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lashley can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lashley or not.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Lashley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lashley jumps guard but Schiller stands there with Lashley around his waist. Lashley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lashley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schiller is pressed up against the cage. Lashley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schiller down to the mat. Schiller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schiller takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lashley is defended easily by Schiller.
Schiller throws a front kick aimed at Lashley's knee but Lashley avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley misses with the combination.
Schiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Lashley takes a swing at Schiller's ribcage but misses.
Schiller fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schiller.
Schiller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luke Lashley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lashley lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Lashley does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiller throws a sloppy head kick
and Lashley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lashley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schiller scores with a leg kick.
Horst Schiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lashley wants to clinch up but Schiller keeps it at a distance.
Schiller is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Lashley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lashley 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Luke Lashley!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Luke Lashley!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Luke Lashley!
Luke Lashley wins by unanimous decision!
Luke Lashley is the new middleweight champion!
Luke Lashley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Soul Supremacy Alliance dominates'.
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