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NWO 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sook Madik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Ricky Dray is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sook Madik!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dray counters with a single leg into guard. Madik didn't expect that.
Dray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madik is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dray drops back looking for a leg! Madik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madik manages to kick Dray off! Dray jumps back into Madik's guard.
Madik has his foot on Dray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dray works his way back into a safe position though.
Dray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madik working for a triangle but Dray defends it easily.
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!
Dray is pushing down on Madik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Madik is fighting to maintain full guard but Dray has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Madik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dray with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Madik tries to reverse the position but Dray maintains control.
Dray is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Madik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Madik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Madik is trying desperately to improve position.
Madik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Madik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Madik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dray dives on top into guard.
Dray wants to pass the guard but Madik is keeping the position.
Dray drops back looking for a leg! Madik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madik manages to kick Dray off! Dray jumps back into Madik's guard.
Madik has his foot on Dray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dray works his way back into a safe position though.
Madik has his foot on Dray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dray works his way back into a safe position though.
Dray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dray drops back looking for a leg! Madik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madik manages to kick Dray off! Dray jumps back into Madik's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dray looking to pass the guard.
Madik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dray pushing down on Madik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dray is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madik is just riding it out for now. Dray eventually gives up the hold.
Dray wants to work for an arm triangle but Madik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madik wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray is working for a submission of some sort.
Madik looking for submissions off his back.
Madik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madik looks winded!
Madik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dray is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Madik is surviving well by controlling Dray's body position as best he can.
Madik defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Dray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madik gets caught flat footed, as Dray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Madik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Madik working for a triangle but Dray defends it easily.
Dray drops back looking for a leg! Madik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Madik manages to kick Dray off! Dray jumps back into Madik's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madik working for a triangle but Dray defends it easily.
Dray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dray 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.
Dray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Madik's guard.
Madik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray is posturing up here but Madik has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dray tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dray has to tap! Slick submission there by Madik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sook Madik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Opaki Ljevpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braz Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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184 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Opaki Ljevpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braz Serra!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra drops Ljevpo with a beautiful combination! Ljevpo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Serra is looking for the KO!
Ljevpo is rocked!
It looks like Opaki Ljevpo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra closes the distance looking for a takedown. Serra picks Ljevpo up and slams him brutally to the floor. Ljevpo is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Braz Serra!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related. Macho Man has chosen Macho Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Zegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macho Man misses with a looping right.
Macho Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Zegan counters by moving into the clinch.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
Macho Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macho Man has had enough of the clinch but Zegan keeps him there for the moment.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
Macho Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
Macho Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Macho Man working hard to break the clinch.
Zegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Macho Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Zegan won't allow it.
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zegan drops his hands momentarily and Macho Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Macho Man.
Super Macho Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macho Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zegan.
Zegan staying out of range there.
Zegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macho Man throws out the jab.
Zegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macho Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macho Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zegan's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macho Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zegan ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Zegan throws a right and a left that Macho Man avoids nicely.
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Macho Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macho Man throws an off balance right hand
and Zegan moves into the clinch.
Zegan can't find room to land a body shot as Macho Man controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Macho Man as Zegan tries to tie him up.
Macho Man working hard to break the clinch.
Macho Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zegan wants to stall.
Macho Man tries to break free but Zegan pushes him back against the cage.
Macho Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macho Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Zegan won't allow it.
Macho Man wants to break free but Zegan has control.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zegan slips under a jab.
Macho Man looks to land a right hand but Zegan moved out of range.
Zegan misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zegan. Those never looked like landing.
Zegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macho Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zegan counters by moving into the clinch.
Zegan lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Macho Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macho Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macho Man scores with a jab.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macho Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macho Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macho Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Zegan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macho Man.
Zegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Macho Man throws an off balance right hand
and Zegan counters with a left to the body.
Zegan clinches up against the cage.
Macho Man is trying to break free.
Macho Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Zegan has double underhooks.
Macho Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zegan has him pressed against the cage.
Macho Man wants to break free but Zegan has control.
A frustrated look appears on Macho Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macho Man has had enough of the clinch but Zegan keeps him there for the moment.
Macho Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan stalls.
A hook to the body from Zegan.
Zegan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zegan keeps control of Macho Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macho Man's efforts to push away.
Zegan scores with a hook to the body.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
Zegan prevents Macho Man from breaking the clinch.
Zegan lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zegan.
Zegan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zegan.
A frustrated look appears on Macho Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
Macho Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macho Man is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macho Man is trying to break free.
Macho Man tries to break free but Zegan pushes him back against the cage.
Macho Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macho Man misses with a left hand
enabling Zegan to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Super Macho Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macho Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Zegan moves into the clinch.
Zegan has Macho Man pressed against the cage, preventing Macho Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zegan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zegan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macho Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macho Man is rocked!
Zegan has managed to clinch.
Macho Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Zegan finish him?
Zegan is working Macho Man over against the cage.
Zegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Zegan lands a big right hand that drops Macho Man! The killer instinct kicks in and Zegan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zegan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
Our winner, Maciej Zegan, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Miguroui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Miguroui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Average as he jumps to the side.
Miguroui closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Miguroui pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Average changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miguroui tries to avoid it but Average manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miguroui to the ground. Miguroui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Average scores with a decent looking hook.
Average misses with a hook
and Miguroui counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miguroui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Miguroui is proving a slippery customer.
Miguroui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miguroui tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Average.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a takedown but Average manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miguroui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguroui slips a straight right by Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miguroui defends it nicely.
Miguroui moves away from the strike by Average.
Miguroui shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Miguroui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Average lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miguroui at a distance.
Miguroui dodges the punch combination from Average.
Miguroui tries for a takedown but Average sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miguroui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Miguroui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miguroui closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Miguroui pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Average swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miguroui.
Miguroui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Average did well to prevent Miguroui getting side control.
Miguroui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Average doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miguroui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Average holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Miguroui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Average defends it well.
Miguroui wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is looking to control Miguroui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Miguroui 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.
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Miguroui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miguroui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Average has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miguroui passes into side control, despite Average's attempt to control the position.
Average is not content to let Miguroui control the position.
Miguroui working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Average, who protects the arm well.
Miguroui wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Miguroui controls the position.
Miguroui trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is not content to let Miguroui control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Miguroui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miguroui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Average defends it nicely.
Average misses with a straight left.
Average throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miguroui on the side of the head.
Average misses with a double jab.
Miguroui shoots for a takedown but Average saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miguroui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average misses with a left hand
so Miguroui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Average is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miguroui kicks Average off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
Miguroui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miguroui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Average tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miguroui is in Average's guard.
Miguroui drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Miguroui off! Miguroui jumps back into Average's guard.
Miguroui stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Average really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miguroui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miguroui happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Average will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miguroui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miguroui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miguroui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miguroui is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui is positioning himself well to prevent Average advancing to mount.
Miguroui has one foot on Average's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Miguroui looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Average looks to land a left hand but Miguroui moved out of range nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Average enables Miguroui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Average manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
Miguroui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is controlling Miguroui's posture.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Miguroui dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Average as Miguroui shoots in.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a takedown but Average manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miguroui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Average throws a body punch but Miguroui moves out of range.
Miguroui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Miguroui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average stuffs the takedown.
Average loads up on a big right hand but Miguroui slips the punch.
Miguroui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Average tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miguroui is in Average's guard.
Miguroui prevents Average from getting back to his feet.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miguroui is one step ahead there.
Average pulls Miguroui in close to his closed guard and prevents Miguroui from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average wants to sweep here but Miguroui controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguroui trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Miguroui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miguroui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miguroui won't allow Average to get back to his feet.
Miguroui is stalling in the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miguroui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Average on his heels. He'll look to pass Average's guard now, I'm sure.
Miguroui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
Miguroui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tokugawa Miguroui.
Miguroui misses with a takedown attempt - Average sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Average looks to land a right hand but Miguroui moved out of range.
Average might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Average throws a hook but Miguroui blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miguroui is defended easily by Average.
Miguroui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Average.
Miguroui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Average swivels and escapes.
Average connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Miguroui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Average throws a hook to the side of Miguroui's head but Miguroui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokugawa Miguroui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown but Average shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Average throws the left hand but Miguroui avoids the punch easily.
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
Miguroui checks a low kick from Average.
Average with a nice cross.
Average misses with a double jab.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miguroui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Average throws a lazy right hand but Miguroui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Average wants to clinch up but Miguroui keeps it at a distance.
Miguroui shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Average keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miguroui ducks under a wild hook from Average.
Average lands a two punch combo.
Miguroui shoots for a double leg takedown but Average sprawls well. He's pushed Miguroui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguroui takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Miguroui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Average misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average thuds his right hand into Miguroui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average looks to land a body kick but Miguroui moved away.
Larry Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa Miguroui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokugawa Miguroui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Miguroui is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Average.
I think Miguroui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokugawa Miguroui!
After winning the bout, Tokugawa Miguroui 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between River Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fowler's waist but Fowler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carver off to one side.
Carver gets caught napping as Fowler dives in and scores a takedown. Carver manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Carver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carver manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Carver's guard.
Fowler postures up.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Carver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carver manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Carver's guard.
Fowler trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Fowler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carver is keeping the position for now.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Carver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carver manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Carver's guard.
Carver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fowler 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.
Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carver pulls Fowler in close to prevent any damage.
Carver throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fowler stands and throws Carver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Carver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carver is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fowler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fowler advances nicely into full mount.
Fowler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fowler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fowler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carver wants to control but Fowler postures up.
Fowler tries for a kimura but Carver is defending well.
Fowler wants to control but Carver is keeping him busy.
Carver misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fowler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carver can't do much from the bottom here.
Fowler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carver is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver can't do much from the bottom here.
Fowler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fowler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carver wants to control but Fowler postures up.
Carver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fowler on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fowler tries for a kimura but Carver is defending well.
Carver is not content to let Fowler control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sync Fowler dominated that round.
That's time! Carver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carver darts in and clinches Fowler up against the cage.
Carver manages to break the clinch.
Carver dives in and grabs Fowler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fowler pushes down on Carver's head and hops out.
Carver tries to clinch up.
Carver tries to clinch up.
Fowler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fowler advances nicely into full mount.
Fowler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fowler working for a submission but Carver is keeping him at bay.
Carver is squirming around, avoiding Fowler's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fowler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler moves to take his opponent's back.
Fowler has the hooks in. Carver is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fowler wants to control but Carver is keeping busy.
Carver just trying to survive but Fowler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fowler looking for the choke but no joy.
Fowler is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Carver has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Fowler has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Carver taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Fowler doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sync Fowler!
Sync Fowler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Hanningen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Two Steps From Hell - To Glory. Hanningen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac - My Life Be Like kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jacques Hanningen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Courchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Hanningen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanningen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hanningen is trying to trip Courchesne. He has hold of a leg but Courchesne is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanningen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hanningen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanningen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Courchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Hanningen from controlling successfully.
Hanningen looking to pass the guard.
Hanningen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Hanningen from controlling successfully.
Courchesne trying to control the position.
Hanningen wants to pass the guard but Courchesne is keeping the position.
Hanningen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanningen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanningen wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
Courchesne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanningen looking to pass the guard.
Hanningen postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Courchesne shoots in for a double leg but Hanningen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanningen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Courchesne quickly recovers to half guard.
Hanningen is thwarting Courchesne's attempts to control the position.
Courchesne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanningen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courchesne's head.
Hanningen trying to control from half guard but Courchesne is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courchesne tries to get to full guard but Hanningen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is not content to let Hanningen control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courchesne wants to get back to full guard.
Courchesne gets back to full guard.
Hanningen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Courchesne striking off his back but it's not causing Hanningen any problems.
Hanningen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanningen wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
Courchesne wants to sweep here but Hanningen controlling him for the moment.
Courchesne is working hard here to advance position.
Hanningen is looking to work some ground and pound but Courchesne has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanningen postures up.
Hanningen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Courchesne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Courchesne trying to control the position.
Courchesne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Courchesne is trying to keep Hanningen in close.
Courchesne working for a triangle but Hanningen defends it easily.
Hanningen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Courchesne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Courchesne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanningen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hanningen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Courchesne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Courchesne has momentary wrist control but Hanningen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hanningen trying to control the position from guard on top but Courchesne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanningen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courchesne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Courchesne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Courchesne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanningen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
Courchesne has Hanningen pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanningen wants to stand but Courchesne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Courchesne misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanningen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Courchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Courchesne shoots and misses
and Hanningen counters with a shoot takedown. Courchesne fights it but they end up in guard.
Courchesne looking for a sweep. Not yet Courchesne, not yet.
Courchesne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Hanningen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Courchesne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanningen counters with a straight right hand.
Hanningen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Courchesne shoots and misses
and Hanningen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Courchesne!
Hanningen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hanningen working the ground and pound effectively.
Hanningen breaks from Courchesne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanningen prevents Courchesne from getting the reversal.
Hanningen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanningen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Courchesne tries to hold on but Hanningen postures up.
Hanningen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Courchesne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Courchesne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanningen lands with some strikes.
Hanningen with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanningen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hanningen with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanningen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Courchesne is looking to improve his position but Hanningen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanningen lands a big shot there that rocks Courchesne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hanningen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hanningen with shots to the head and body - Courchesne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Courchesne is rocked!
Courchesne is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanningen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Courchesne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacques Hanningen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanningen scoring with strikes but Courchesne is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanningen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hanningen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Courchesne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Courchesne can't escape the position.
Courchesne is in a horrible position here. Hanningen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Courchesne is looking to improve his position but Hanningen isn't that keen on the idea.
Courchesne seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanningen lands a big elbow.
Hanningen controlling from mount.
Hanningen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Courchesne hang on?
Courchesne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanningen looking to finish Courchesne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Courchesne!
Courchesne slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanningen winds up and cracks Courchesne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanningen is thwarting Courchesne's attempts to control the position.
Courchesne is refusing to be controlled, as Hanningen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Courchesne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hanningen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanningen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanningen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Courchesne trying to hold on to Hanningen's head to control him but Hanningen postures up.
Hanningen winds up and cracks Courchesne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanningen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Courchesne wants to control but Hanningen is keeping busy.
Courchesne wants to get back to full guard.
Courchesne trying to control but Hanningen postures up.
Courchesne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanningen.
Hanningen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Courchesne is refusing to be controlled, as Hanningen sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanningen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Courchesne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courchesne landing rabbit punches to the side of Hanningen's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Courchesne gets full guard.
Courchesne controls Hanningen momentarily but Hanningen frees himself.
Hanningen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanningen postures up and lands a big shot to Courchesne's brow.
Hanningen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanningen trying to control the position but Courchesne is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Courchesne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Courchesne wants to control but Hanningen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Hanningen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hanningen misses with a wild combination.
Courchesne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Courchesne tries for a takedown but Hanningen circles away easily
and Hanningen counters with a stiff right hand.
Courchesne tries for a takedown but Hanningen circles away easily
and Hanningen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Courchesne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanningen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanningen is nestled in close to Courchesne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanningen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Courchesne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Courchesne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courchesne trying to control here.
Courchesne is looking for a sweep. Hanningen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne trying to hold on to Hanningen's head to control him but Hanningen postures up.
Hanningen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Courchesne defending well though.
Hanningen is trying to control. Courchesne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courchesne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Courchesne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courchesne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanningen manages to get himself to full guard.
Courchesne connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanningen wants to stand up but Courchesne is controlling him.
Hanningen looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen wriggles free and stands up.
Hanningen leaves Courchesne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Courchesne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanningen pinned against the cage. Hanningen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courchesne shoots and misses
and Hanningen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Courchesne with a poor takedown
and Hanningen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanningen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Courchesne is pressing down on Hanningen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Courchesne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanningen is one step ahead there.
Hanningen cracks Courchesne with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen is stalling in the full guard.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Hanningen from controlling successfully.
Hanningen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jacques Hanningen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hanningen stuffs the takedown attempt from Courchesne. Courchesne gets slowly back to his feet.
Courchesne misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanningen counters with an outside leg kick.
Courchesne with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanningen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanningen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Courchesne is trying to keep Hanningen in close.
Hanningen landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanningen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanningen wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
Courchesne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanningen wants to control from the top but Courchesne keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacques Hanningen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Courchesne with a poor takedown
and Hanningen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Courchesne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanningen defends it nicely.
Jonathan Courchesne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courchesne has his takedown stuffed
and Hanningen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Hanningen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanningen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Hanningen!
Jacques Hanningen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Two Steps From Hell: Wrath of Sea [Extended Remix]. Mr Miley Cyrus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyrus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Cyrus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cyrus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cyrus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Cyrus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cyrus is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is pressing down on Cyrus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones striking from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyrus 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.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyrus manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones 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.
Cyrus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones passes Cyrus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is nestled in close to Cyrus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones thows a huge punch but Cyrus dodges it nicely.
Jones works his way into full mount!
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cyrus?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cyrus is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Cyrus and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Jones!
Jimmy Jones retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Jimmy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez 's entrance music is Since the Flood-. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Velazquez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Kaizer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Velazquez does no damage.
Velazquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaizer swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Kaizer there.
It looks like Sergio Velazquez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kaizer.
Velazquez catches Kaizer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Rex Kaizer has been cut.
Velazquez thuds his right hand into Kaizer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaizer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaizer throws a right hand that Velazquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velazquez also avoids with ease.
Velazquez cracks Kaizer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Velazquez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaizer to stand back up!
Velazquez lands a big right hand that sends Kaizer crashing to the mat! Velazquez stays standing though and waves Kaizer back to his feet!
Kaizer is rocked!
That has opened up Rex Kaizer's cut even more.
Velazquez wobbles Kaizer with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Velazquez dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Kaizer to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergio Velazquez !
Sergio Velazquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Sergio Velazquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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