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VTFL 35 V. 45 FINALE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duane Dube!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube fails with a takedown attempt.
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dube is working an open guard so Shields takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shields moves into the clinch.
Shields prevents the takedown attempt.
Dube wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dube is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shields ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shields no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Dube from controlling successfully.
Dube drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dube jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Shields controlling Dube's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dube shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duane Dube.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields wanted to stand there but Dube had control of the position.
Dube working a defensive guard here.
Shields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dube on the ground.
Dube wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shields is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dube knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Shields working Dube over with strikes.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Dube is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dube trying to control from the bottom.
Shields is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dube wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dube pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dube shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shields defends it nicely.
Shields gets a takedown into half guard.
Shields thows a huge punch but Dube dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dube is trying to maintain the position but Shields is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Shields dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Shields pushes Dube up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields has Dube pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shields pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dube tumbling to the mat - Shields dives into Dube's guard.
Dube had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dube's guard.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Dube is working away.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Dube is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shields 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.
Dube looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dube gets full guard.
Tyson Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dube has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dube is keeping the position for now.
Shields controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube looking for subs off his back but Shields has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shields controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dube is looking to improve his position.
Shields controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Shields just wasn't active enough.
Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Shields dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dube as he jumps to the side.
Dube misses with the body kick
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dube won't be happy with that.
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dube is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dube struggling a bit here.
Dube is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shields tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dube controls his leg.
Shields takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Dube is working away.
Shields trying to pass the guard but Dube defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Shields not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Shields wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Dube shoots and misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shields darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dube has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Dube is looking to improve his position.
Dube wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Dube is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to stand up but Dube is controlling the position.
Dube has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Duane Dube has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Shields checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shields pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dube tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields gets the takedown into side control.
Dube wants to control but Shields postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dube is trying to control Shields's posture but Shields avoids it.
Dube tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields decides to stand back up. Shields steps back and let's Dube get back to his feet.
Duane Dube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Reynolds !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Shouse sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shouse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds 's head.
Shouse keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Shouse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds 's guard.
Shouse controlling from the top position.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shouse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shouse gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds wants to clinch but Shouse slips to the side
and Shouse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shouse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shouse 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.
Shouse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynolds 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shouse passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shouse goes for an armbar but Reynolds turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reynolds .
Shouse looking for a guillotine here but Reynolds defends easily.
Shouse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shouse tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shouse controlling the position.
Shouse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reynolds off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Shouse clinches.
Shouse breaks the clinch.
Reynolds closes the distance but Shouse moves to the side
and Shouse moves into the clinch.
Shouse gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shouse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse moves into full mount! Reynolds won't be happy about that!
Shouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shouse raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shouse looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse is landing with some decent strikes but Reynolds is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shouse scoring with strikes but Reynolds is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shouse 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 Shouse !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Shouse !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory Leanord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Leanord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leanord shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dodson pinned against the cage. Dodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leanord with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a single leg into guard. Leanord didn't expect that.
Leanord really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dodson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dodson stands up and waves to Leanord to follow him.
Leanord gets caught flat footed, as Dodson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson cracks Leanord with a solid left hand.
Dodson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leanord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dodson on the ground.
Dodson stays in close to Leanord's body and controls the position.
Dodson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dodson 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.
Dodson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dodson gets to his feet - Leanord follows without any prompting.
Dodson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dodson controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dodson is on top in guard.
Dodson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dodson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Leanord screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dodson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Dodson!
John Dodson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Manley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Manley !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Manley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lange swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manley enables Lange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lange throwing strikes but missing.
Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Manley is retaining full guard.
Lange knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manley on the ground.
Manley trying to control the position.
Manley looking for a sweep. Not yet Manley , not yet.
Lange stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lange somewhat.
Manley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manley shoots for a takedown but Lange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Manley or perhaps it was just good defense by Lange which made him look bad.
Ted Lange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Manley .
Manley stuffs the takedown.
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Lange scores a nice knee to the body.
Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Langes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lange shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Manley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lange goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lange's guard! Nice work there by Manley !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom.
Lange is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lange keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manley tries for a takedown but Lange circles away easily
and Lange counters with a shoot takedown. Manley fights it but they end up in guard.
Manley looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley looking for a sweep. Not yet Manley , not yet.
Lange controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lange wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Lange wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lange gets caught flat footed, as Manley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lange looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lange, up you get!
Lange shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manley but Manley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lange gets tackled into the cage by Manley . Manley maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Lange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manley enables Lange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manley is trying to control the position but Lange postures up.
Lange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manley keeping moving, preventing Lange from controlling successfully.
Lange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Manley .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lange.
Manley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lange on his heels. He'll look to pass Lange's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange working a defensive guard here.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley landing with the ground and pound.
Manley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manley shoots in but Lange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manley as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws a sloppy head kick and Manley moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manley moves into the clinch.
Lange jumps into guard, dragging Manley to the mat.
Lange keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Lange wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
Manley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manley gets caught napping as Lange dives in and scores a takedown. Manley manages to retain guard.
Manley pushes Lange off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lange sprawls well. Lange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manley as he jumps to the side.
Manley stuffs the takedown attempt from Lange. Lange gets slowly back to his feet.
Manley has his takedown stuffed
and Lange counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manley wants to clinch.
Manley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horrible takedown by Manley or perhaps it was just good defense by Lange which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lange duly obliges.
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!
Manley blocks a head kick by Lange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Manley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lange looking to score a takedown here. Manley is defending well but Lange drives through and ends up in Manley 's guard.
Lange preventing the sweep.
Lange has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manley is proving hard to escape from.
Manley trying to control the position.
Lange wants to control from the top but Manley keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Lange wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Manley . Manley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange stuffs the takedown attempt from Manley . Manley gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lange fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manley sprawls well initially but Lange persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lange wants to stand up but Manley manages to regain full guard.
Manley looking for a triangle here. Lange is fighting it but it looks tight! Manley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lange is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Manley !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bennet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox fakes the leg kick and cracks Bennet in the body.
Cox shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cox is trying to keep an underhook but Bennet manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennet is working away from the top position though.
Bennet controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Bennet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bennet shoots in looking for a takedown but Cox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennet rushes Cox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Bennet keeps control of Cox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cox wants to break free but Bennet has control.
Bennet has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cox is trying to keep an underhook but Bennet manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bennet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.
Cox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bennet postures up.
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!
Cox is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bennet frees his head nicely. Oh but Cox has switched to an armbar! Bennet is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Homer Cox!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bedford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Wahl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bedford!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wahl is looking to escape.
Wahl trying to hold on to Bedford's head to control him but Bedford postures up.
Bedford is looking to take a break and control but Wahl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bedford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bedford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahl !
Wahl wants to control but Bedford is having none of it.
Wahl tries to reverse the position but Bedford maintains control.
Bedford wants to control the pace but Wahl is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bedford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wahl because Bedford loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wahl is trying to escape the mount.
Bedford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bedford has hold of Wahl 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wahl manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bedford avoids the attempt from Wahl to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford controlling from the full mount.
Wahl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bedford throwing strikes here but Wahl is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wahl blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahl working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bedford.
Wahl blocking the ground and pound.
Bedford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bedford trying to control but Wahl is having none of it.
Bedford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wahl looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wahl has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bedford.
Bedford throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahl breaks Bedford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bedford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wahl is one step ahead there.
Wahl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bedford is on top in guard.
Wahl has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wahl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bedford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bedford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wahl sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bedford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wahl .
Wahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bedford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wahl .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Wahl . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedford clinches up with Wahl and pushes him back against the cage.
Bedford wants to break free but Wahl has control.
Bedford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bedford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wahl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahl has a couple of punches blocked by Bedford.
Bedford pulls Wahl into guard.
Bedford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wahl looking for subs from the bottom but Bedford mounts him!
Wahl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wahl tries to lock up and control but Bedford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wahl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bedford looking to control but Wahl is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahl tries to hold on but Bedford pushes him away.
Bedford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wahl to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wahl shrugs it off.
Johnny Bedford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bedford lands a big shot there that rocks Wahl but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bedford throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wahl because Bedford loaded up on that one.
Wahl is squirming around, avoiding Bedford's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahl avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bedford.
Wahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford tries to control but Wahl wriggling away.
Bedford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wahl wants to control but Bedford is having none of it.
Bedford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahl is looking to escape.
Wahl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wahl tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahl tries to lock up and control but Bedford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bedford trying to control but Wahl is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahl wants to hold on but Bedford pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bedford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wahl shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bedford as he avoids it easily.
Wahl shoots in looking for a takedown but Bedford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wahl 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wahl tries for a takedown but Bedford circles away easily
and Bedford counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wahl won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Wahl . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bedford passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wahl !
The referee warns Wahl that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bedford dominating with strikes here.
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!
Bedford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahl is looking to escape.
Bedford working for a submission but Wahl is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahl is squirming around, avoiding Bedford's attempts to control the action.
Wahl blocking the ground and pound.
Wahl is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedford looking to finish with strikes here!
Bedford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wahl gets back to half guard.
Bedford gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bedford has a takedown stuffed.
Bedford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wahl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bedford throws a series of punches but Wahl avoids them all with ease.
Wahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Wahl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wahl jumps guard and drags Bedford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bedford defends it easily.
Wahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bedford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bedford passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wahl can't do much from the bottom here.
Bedford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bedford working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wahl throws a few strikes from the bottom but Bedford takes advantage and mounts!
Bedford controlling the pace for now.
Bedford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Bedford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bedford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bedford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chaney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chaney sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaney wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson prevents Chaney from improving his position.
Anderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Chaney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chaney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney pushes a forearm under Anderson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anderson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Chaney!
James Chaney retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Ferguson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Floyd Howard's chin.
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28
128 lbs
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25
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Howard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard drives through with a takedown into Ferguson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard 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.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Floyd Howard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Howard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Howard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howard pushing down on Ferguson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Howard is very close to passing his half guard.
Howard is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferguson.
Howard content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Howard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson!
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Howard maintains control.
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!
Howard cracks Ferguson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Howard lands a big elbow.
Howard scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howard working Ferguson over with strikes here.
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ferguson is now in Howard's guard. A big mistake from Howard there, giving up the dominant position!
Howard pulls Ferguson in to control the position.
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferguson has passed into side control.
Howard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ferguson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but Howard defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson stands up and beckons Howard to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard moves into the clinch.
Ferguson jumps guard but Howard stands there with Ferguson around his waist. Ferguson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferguson being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Howard 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.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Howard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard looking to score a takedown here. Ferguson is defending well but Howard drives through and ends up in Ferguson's guard.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
Howard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferguson working a defensive guard but Howard passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson has a hand on Howard's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Howard takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Howard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Howard closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to work over Ferguson's front leg with a kick but Ferguson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferguson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howard has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Ferguson shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Howard passes into half guard.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Howard content to control rather than advance.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferguson defending well though.
Floyd Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to get back to full guard but Howard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferguson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is pushing down on Howard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howard is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferguson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Howard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Howard is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson successfully pulls guard.
Howard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Floyd Howard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Howard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him.
Howard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard stands up from Ferguson's guard - Howard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Howard sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Ferguson is holding on to half guard well.
Howard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard decides to stand up.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howard rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Howard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Worner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Dominguez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner is looking to clinch but Dominguez is avoiding it.
Worner has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez .
Worner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Worner is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Worner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Worner pushes Dominguez off looking to stand but Dominguez dives back in and keeps control.
Worner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Worner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Worner is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Worner manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez trying to control but Worner is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Dominguez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Worner lands a nice hook to Dominguez 's body. Dominguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dominguez as Worner shoots in.
Worner gets caught flat footed, as Dominguez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Worner working a defensive guard but Dominguez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dominguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Worner is trying to control Dominguez 's posture but Dominguez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Worner is trying to improve his position.
Worner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominguez 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Worner is working from the bottom.
Dominguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dominguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Worner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Worner pushes Dominguez off looking to stand but Dominguez dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominguez 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominguez 's back!
Dominguez tries to roll but Worner sticks to his back.
Worner is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dominguez . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez dominated that round.
That's time! Worner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Worner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worner moves in looking to clinch but Dominguez pushes him off.
Worner looks for a takedown but Dominguez sprawls well.
Dominguez has managed to clinch.
Dominguez has picked Worner up - he's going for a ride! Dominguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez wants to stand up but Worner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Worner is trying to control but Dominguez passes into side control!
Dominguez with the ground and pound but Worner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez content to control rather than advance.
Worner actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez is looking for a kimura but Worner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dominguez to get the leverage.
Worner is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dominguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner gets full guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Worner keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is looking for a triangle but Dominguez pushes his legs off easily.
Worner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Worner trying to control the position.
Dominguez 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Worner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Dominguez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Worner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dominguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Worner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worner scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worner is defended easily by Dominguez .
Dominguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Dominguez shoots in for a double leg but Worner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Worner blocks a head kick by Dominguez .
Worner throws a sloppy head kick and Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Austin Worner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worner gets tackled into the cage by Dominguez . Dominguez maintains the clinch.
Worner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dominguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Worner to the mat. Worner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Worner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dominguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Josh Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dominguez is controlling him.
Dominguez working some strikes from top position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Worner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Worner is keeping the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Worner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Dominguez .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Worner is defended easily by Dominguez .
Worner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dominguez moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Dominguez .
Dominguez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Worner uses from the top position.
Worner trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Worner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Worner postures up.
Worner tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Worner!
Dominguez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Worner is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Worner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Worner tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez working Worner over with strikes here.
Dominguez prevents Worner from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez prevents Worner from getting the reversal.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Dominguez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worner shoots in for a double leg but Dominguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Worner shoots in for a double leg but Dominguez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Worner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Worner.
Dominguez is trying to control Worner's posture but Worner avoids it.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dominguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Worner but great work by Dominguez .
Worner is looking for a sweep.
Dominguez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Worner gets caught napping as Dominguez dives in and scores a takedown. Worner manages to retain guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Worner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Worner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dominguez !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner lands a big elbow.
Worner avoids the attempt from Dominguez to control.
Dominguez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Worner is staying active.
Worner dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Worner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dominguez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to sprawl but Worner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worner is thwarting Dominguez 's attempts to control the position.
Worner wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Worner prevents Dominguez from improving his position.
Dominguez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a strike from the bottom but Worner passes into side control!
Worner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dominguez to his feet.
Worner wants to clinch
and Dominguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dominguez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Josh Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Worner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body kick there by Dominguez .
Dominguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Worner is trying to stand back up but Dominguez is controlling him
Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dominguez prevents Worner from improving his position.
Worner wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Worner missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Josh Dominguez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Worner tries for a takedown but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Dominguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Worner which made him look bad.
Dominguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Worner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Worner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez clinches with his opponent.
Dominguez decides to pull guard.
Dominguez striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Worner wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner wanted to stand there but Dominguez had control of the position.
Austin Worner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dominguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Worner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dominguez somewhat.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Worner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dominguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Worner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Worner is trying desperately to improve position.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Worner is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dominguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Dominguez !
Josh Dominguez is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dallas Riley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Riley both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Ferguson blocks a body shot from Riley.
Riley successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson forces his way into half guard.
Ferguson is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Riley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Riley working a defensive guard but Ferguson passes into half guard.
Riley is trying to maintain the position but Ferguson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ferguson controlling the action here.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Riley gets back to full guard.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riley's guard.
Riley wants to control but Ferguson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferguson slips a nice elbow through Riley's hands, connecting with Riley's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riley defending well though.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferguson stops Riley from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson is thwarting Riley's attempts to control the position.
Riley is looking to escape.
Ferguson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is pressing down on Riley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riley is holding on for now.
Ferguson prevents Riley from improving his position.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pass to full mount but Riley defends it.
Ferguson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riley struggling a bit here.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson working away.
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 bj Ferguson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Riley dodges an elbow strike from Ferguson.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferguson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
bj Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Riley.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson decides to pull guard.
Ferguson is pulling down on Riley's head. It's preventing any offense from Riley, at least for the moment.
Riley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Riley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferguson is proving hard to escape from.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard.
Ferguson postures up in Riley's guard and throws a big left but Riley blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Ferguson stands up and waves to Riley to follow him.
Horrible takedown by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson which made him look bad.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Riley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riley manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferguson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson.
Riley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferguson's best efforts.
Riley moves into full guard.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riley wants to stand up but Ferguson is controlling him.
Riley looking to control but Ferguson passes 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is thwarting Riley's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj Ferguson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riley fails to land the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riley.
Riley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.
Ferguson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riley clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ferguson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ferguson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Riley reverses the position brilliantly into Ferguson's guard!
bj Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferguson tries to get out of the position.
Riley wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Riley is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Riley pushes his legs off easily.
Riley wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferguson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riley trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
Riley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson passes Riley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferguson trying to control from Riley's half guard. Riley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj Ferguson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riley throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Riley tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Riley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferguson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Riley won't let him.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because bj Ferguson just wasn't active enough.
Ferguson blocks a leg kick.
Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Ferguson feints and as Riley raises his hands in defense, Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riley misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ferguson decides to stand back up. Ferguson steps back and let's Riley get back to his feet.
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!
Riley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Riley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley forces his way into half guard.
Riley passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Riley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ferguson is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley wanted to stand there but Ferguson had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj Ferguson had his way with Dallas Riley in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Riley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Riley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Riley is working away.
Ferguson stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Riley on that attempt.
Dallas Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riley as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferguson forces Riley back against the cage and clinches.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson avoids the attempt from Riley to control.
Riley regains half guard.
Riley looking for submissions off his back.
Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riley for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Riley wants to stand but Ferguson is controlling the position.
bj Ferguson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riley.
And that's the end of the fight!
bj Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
bj Ferguson took some time post fight to say the following; 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (10-6)'.
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