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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
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, Derrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a body kick.
Thomas clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Thomas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Jones parries the strikes from Thomas easily there. Thomas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomas landing strikes.
Thomas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thomas tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thomas cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Thomas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jones!
Thomas working Jones over with strikes here.
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Thomas and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asterix Sedetrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asterix Sedetrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva moves forwards but Sedetrano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Sedetrano as Silva shoots in.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Sedetrano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asterix Sedetrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sedetrano pinned against the cage. Sedetrano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sedetrano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sedetrano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sedetrano pinned against the cage. Sedetrano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Sedetrano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sedetrano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sedetrano sprawls well. Sedetrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva looks winded!
Silva dives in and grabs Sedetrano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sedetrano pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Sedetrano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sedetrano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Sedetrano sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Sedetrano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sedetrano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sedetrano defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sedetrano finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sedetrano catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedetrano lands a body shot.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Sedetrano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sedetrano looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Sedetrano which made him look bad.
Sedetrano throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Sedetrano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sedetrano swivels and escapes.
Sedetrano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sedetrano.
A shot to the liver by Sedetrano. Beautiful body shot.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sedetrano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sedetrano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sedetrano.
Sedetrano connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedetrano stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sedetrano connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Sedetrano, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Sedetrano against the cage but Sedetrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sedetrano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sedetrano as he jumps to the side.
Sedetrano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asterix Sedetrano dominated 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.
Sedetrano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sedetrano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Sedetrano misses the target.
Sedetrano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Sedetrano's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Sedetrano has wrist control.
Sedetrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva postures up in Sedetrano's guard and throws a big left but Sedetrano blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva stays in close to Sedetrano's body and controls the position.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sedetrano as he jumps to the side.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asterix Sedetrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sedetrano sprawls well. Sedetrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Sedetrano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sedetrano leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sedetrano lands a nice looking body shot.
Sedetrano lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sedetrano works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Sedetrano scores with a nice head shot.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sedetrano connects with a jab.
Sedetrano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sedetrano scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sedetrano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sedetrano jabs at Silva's body.
A cross from Sedetrano lands.
Sedetrano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sedetrano lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Sedetrano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Sedetrano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asterix Sedetrano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Sedetrano.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sedetrano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva shoots for a takedown but Sedetrano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sedetrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Asterix Sedetrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sedetrano circles away.
Sedetrano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sedetrano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sedetrano lands with a good body shot.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedetrano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Sedetrano. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Sedetrano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Asterix Sedetrano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sedetrano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sedetrano sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sedetrano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sedetrano misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sedetrano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sedetrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Sedetrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Sedetrano throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Sedetrano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Sedetrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sedetrano shows good takedown defense.
Asterix Sedetrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedetrano jabs at Silva's body.
Sedetrano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sedetrano.
Sedetrano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Sedetrano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sedetrano. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sedetrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedetrano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sedetrano stuffs the takedown.
Sedetrano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Sedetrano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sedetrano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Sedetrano finds it's target.
Sedetrano lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries for a takedown but Sedetrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sedetrano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sedetrano throws a big shot that misses.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asterix Sedetrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sedetrano, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asterix Sedetrano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Markakis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edgar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Markakis frees his head nicely. Oh but Edgar has switched to an armbar! Markakis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frankie Edgar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duran Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran comes to the cage accompanied by Hungry like the wolf. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cirilo Galiei enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duran Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran counters by moving into the clinch.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galiei slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Galiei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Nice defenses there by Galiei.
A combination from Duran does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Duran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duran.
Galiei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Galiei fails with the takedown
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duran counters with a low kick, right behind Galiei 's knee.
Galiei moves to clinch but Duran breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Galiei tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with a good low kick that Galiei was not able to check.
Cirilo Galiei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galiei's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran with a nice cross.
Duran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Galiei moves out of range of the strikes.
Galiei moves to clinch but Duran breaks away
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Galiei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galiei wants to clinch
and Duran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galiei tries to clinch up
and Duran counters by clinching up.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galiei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Galiei tries to clinch
and Duran counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duran Duran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Duran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Galiei tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with an inside leg kick.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galiei tries to clinch up
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side
and Duran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Galiei moves to clinch but Duran breaks away
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Galiei. No joy for Duran on that attempt.
Duran looks to land a combination but Galiei avoids it well.
Duran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duran breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Duran.
Duran misses with a series of wild punches.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Galiei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran Duran is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran stuffs the takedown.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Duran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Galiei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Galiei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Galiei closes the distance but Duran moves to the side
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a three punch combo that has Galiei backing up. Galiei nods at Duran to acknowledge the strikes.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Galiei looks to clinch
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Galiei looks to clinch
and Duran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duran Duran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Galiei dives in and grabs Duran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duran pushes down on Galiei's head and hops out.
Duran throws a series of punches but Galiei avoids them all with ease.
Duran throws a right hand that Galiei ducks under and follows up with a left that Galiei also avoids with ease.
Duran misses with a few strikes there.
Galiei wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side
and Duran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran counters by moving into the clinch.
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galiei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galiei tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duran counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but Duran moves away
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Galiei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Galiei slips under a jab from Duran.
Galiei wants to clinch
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duran clinches.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galiei wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side
and Duran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galiei moves away.
Galiei staying out of range there.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galiei wants to clinch
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei closes the distance but Duran moves to the side
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Galiei ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran takes the fight into the clinch.
Duran breaks the clinch.
Duran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galiei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galiei wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side
and Duran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galiei's knee momentarily.
Galiei darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Duran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cirilo Galiei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duran Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duran Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duran Duran!
Duran Duran 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Caudill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton comes to the cage accompanied by Face the Pain by Stemm. Caudill comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin- Breath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Caudill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caudill dodges the punch combination from Branton.
Branton gets tackled into the cage by Caudill. Caudill maintains the clinch.
Caudill prevents the takedown attempt.
Branton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caudill throws a head kick that misses.
Caudill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caudill tries to clinch up but Branton circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Caudill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branton shoots in for a takedown but Caudill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Branton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caudill lands a big head kick that sends Branton tumbling to the mat! Caudill takes a step backwards and waves Branton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Branton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caudill moves into range and clinches up with Branton.
Oh Branton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branton avoiding damage as Caudill throws knees to the body.
Branton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Branton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caudill connects with a knee to the head.
Branton is trying to push Caudill away but Caudill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Caudill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Caudill lands a nice knee to the body.
Branton seems to have got his legs back now.
Branton is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Caudill.
Branton takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caudill lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Branton is trying to drag Caudill to the mat but Caudill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caudill lands a good knee to the midsection. Branton won't want to take too many of those.
Caudill slows down the pace here.
Caudill has Branton pressed against the cage, preventing Branton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caudill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caudill unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caudill lands a knee to the body.
Branton wants to take the fight to the mat but Caudill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caudill crunches a lovely knee into Branton's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caudill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caudill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Caudill lands an elbow that stopped Branton in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Caudill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caudill landing knees to the body.
Caudill lands a good knee to the midsection. Branton won't want to take too many of those.
Caudill with a knee to the head.
Branton takes an elbow to the temple.
Caudill is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Branton is working for takedown but Caudill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caudill obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caudill.
A body shot lands from Caudill.
Caudill scores with a knee to the head.
Branton tries to score a body lock takedown but Caudill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caudill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Caudill connects with a knee to the head.
Caudill scores with a knee to the head.
Branton takes an elbow to the temple.
Caudill working Branton over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caudill crunches a lovely knee into Branton's ribcage.
Branton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Caudill connects with a nasty looking knee right to Branton's face.
Caudill working Branton over with knees to the body.
Caudill has Branton pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Branton is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Caudill - that's hurt Branton badly! Oh, another knee lands and Branton is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Branton doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Caudill!
Kenny Caudill is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kenny Caudill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Himno Nacional Mexicano as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Short!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzales blocks it with crossed arms.
Short throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Enrique Gonzales has been cut.
Short trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Short has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Short lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Gonzales tries to break free but Short pushes him back against the cage.
Short creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales takes a shot to the head.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzales is blocking nicely.
Short tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzales avoids it.
Short misses with a knee to the head.
Short lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Short lands a damaging elbow.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Short throws knees to the body.
Short creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Short lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Short tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks with his arms.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Short with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Short gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gonzales is trying to push Short away but Short has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Short has him pressed against the cage.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzales is defending well for now.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Short.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Short has him pressed against the cage.
Short misses with some punches.
Short is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Short.
Short comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Short throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzales blocks it with crossed arms.
Short lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Short looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Short.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Short keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short is looking to clinch.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Gonzales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Short's head backwards.
Short tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Short looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Short's ribs.
Gonzales lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzales.
Short is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Gonzales drops Short with a naaaaasty hook - Short is in real trouble here! Gonzales dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Gonzales!
Enrique Gonzales is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leslie Morrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow clinches.
Morrow is working for takedown but Weiner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Weiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrow somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Morrow or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Morrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrow scrambles back to his feet.
Morrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weiner.
Weiner thuds a left hand into Morrow's body.
Weiner connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Weiner scores with a jab.
Morrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weiner throws a hook but Morrow avoids it easily.
Morrow misses with a head kick.
Morrow moves forwards but Weiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weiner cracks Morrow with an open hand slap.
Morrow walks into a stiff left hand from Weiner.
Weiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiner connects with a nice looking jab.
Morrow drops his hands momentarily and Weiner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Weiner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weiner.
Morrow looks up at the clock. Bad move! Weiner lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morrow. Weiner pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Weiner! Carlos Weiner retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Carlos Weiner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Phillips (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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31
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Query!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Phillips.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Query both land. Nice combination.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Query sprawls well. Query wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Query misses with the combination.
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
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!
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
Query gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
Nate Query has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Phillips.
Query gets control of Phillips's arms and successfully pulls guard. Query will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Query wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
Query keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips gets to his feet. Query looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Phillips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Query counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Phillips!
Phillips is looking to improve his position but Query isn't that keen on the idea.
Query working Phillips over with strikes here.
Query avoids the attempt from Phillips to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Query goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phillips is on top in guard.
Phillips stands and steps away. Query gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Query counters with an outside leg kick.
Phillips throws the left hand but Query avoids the punch easily.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Query sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Query blocks a jab.
Query connects with the punch.
Query fails to land the takedown.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Query avoids nicely.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Query shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Query falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Query thinking.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Query.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips throws a combination. Query tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nate Query has been cut.
Phillips shoots in for a double leg but Query sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Query misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phillips looks winded!
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Query's waist but Query gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Query closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Philip Phillips has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Phillips wants to slow Query down by chopping away at his legs.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Query avoids it really well and circles away.
Query misses with a double jab.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Query tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Query shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Query gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Query throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Query sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Nate Query will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phillips avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Query circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips swings for the body but Query moves out of range.
Query throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Query pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phillips back to the cage. Query follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nate Query is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Query tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Query has a closed guard, preventing Phillips from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Query.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips stands up from Query's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Query throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
Nate Query seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Query as he jumps to the side.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Query tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips feints a jab promting Query to slip. Phillips then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Query slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Query tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Query gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to get back to full guard.
Nate Query overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Query is keen to just control but Phillips is a slippery customer.
Query tries to stand and escape but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Query has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Query has gone for a leg lock! Phillips slips out almost immediately though and dives into Query's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Query is keeping the position for now.
Phillips stands and steps away. Query gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Query slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Query moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Query thumps Phillips with a low kick.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Query sprawls well.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Query lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks to score with a jab to the body but Query is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Query.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Query tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Query breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Query showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips dodges the punch combination from Query.
Phillips 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.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phillips stands up from Query's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nate Query will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Query shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Query lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Query throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Query misses with a low kick.
Query takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Query throws out the jab.
Phillips throws a nice head kick!
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Query tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Query somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Query is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips 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.
Query is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips tries to stand and escape but Query is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Query manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Query looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips trying to control but Query is working from the bottom.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Query wants to hit a switch here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Query there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Query really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phillips tries to control but Query wriggling away.
Query is looking to improve his position but Phillips isn't that keen on the idea.
Query defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Query is surviving well by controlling Phillips's body position as best he can.
Query tries to buck Phillips off but he can't manage it.
Phillips is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Phillips! Philip Phillips retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Philip Phillips thanked Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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