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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keep It Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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266 lbs
2 - 15 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Kaizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keep It Real!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaizer throws a series of strikes that have Real backpedaling.
It looks like Keep It Real has been cut.
Kaizer misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Real is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaizer.
Real fails with the takedown.
Kaizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Real.
Kaizer lands a left and a right that send Real crashing to the mat, dazed. Kaizer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rex Kaizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaizer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Real's calf.
Kaizer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Real looks winded!
Real drops his hands momentarily and Kaizer needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Real just on the top of the head. Real drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Real - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rex Kaizer!
Rex Kaizer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maciej Zegan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mityou misses with a takedown
and Zegan counters with a good low kick that Mityou was not able to check.
Mityou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zegan.
Mityou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zegan circles away.
Zegan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mityou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zegan gets tackled into the cage by Mityou . Mityou maintains the clinch.
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
Zegan scores with a shot to the side of Mityou 's head.
Zegan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
Mityou is looking for a takedown.
Mityou is trying to pull guard but Zegan has him pressed against the cage.
Mityou tries to pull guard but Zegan won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zegan is working Mityou over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zegan misses with a punch to the body.
Zegan effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Zegan.
Mityou jumps guard but Zegan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
Mityou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou pushes Zegan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Zegan.
Mityou is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zegan keeps control of Mityou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zegan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zegan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
Zegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zegan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mityou or not.
Mityou jumps guard but Zegan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mityou has Zegan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zegan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zegan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Zegan tenderised Mityou 's leg. Mityou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zegan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zegan wants it to stay on the feet.
Zegan closes the distance and clinches.
Mityou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zegan!
Maciej Zegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mityou moves into the clinch successfully.
Zegan lands a body shot.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zegan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mityou s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mityou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zegan pushes Mityou up against the cage in a clinch.
Zegan digs a right hand into Mityou 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mityou 's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zegan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan stalling the fight.
A short right from Zegan on the inside.
Mityou tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zegan avoids it.
Zegan lands an uppercut.
Mityou takes an elbow to the temple.
Mityou being controlled against the cage.
Zegan lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Zegan.
Mityou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zegan after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mityou 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mityou trying to control the position but instead, Zegan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mityou into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zegan clinches.
Zegan lands an elbow just above Mityou 's eye.
Zegan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mityou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zegan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mityou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mityou taking a breather.
Mityou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zegan after a bit of a struggle.
Zegan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mityou fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Zegan on the inside.
Zegan stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Zegan.
Zegan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mityou backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan effectively controlling the action here.
Zegan lands a nice uppercut.
Zegan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zegan keeps control of Mityou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Zegan.
Zegan just leaning against Mityou , taking a breather.
Zegan landing knees to the body.
Zegan with a knee to the head.
Zegan breaks the clinch.
Sub Mityou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mityou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zegan lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mityou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan is looking to clinch.
Zegan closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Zegan.
Zegan lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mityou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zegan prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mityou . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mityou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mityou 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zegan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Zegan.
Maciej Zegan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zegan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Zegan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan lands a body punch.
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mityou eats them both and turns towards Zegan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Zegan.
Mityou jumps into guard, dragging Zegan to the mat.
Zegan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mityou , up you get!
Zegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zegan takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Zegan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mityou is looking to break free of the clinch but Zegan has double underhooks.
Zegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mityou backwards.
Mityou tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mityou .
Zegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zegan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zegan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zegan manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mityou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mityou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan 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. This is the final round!
Zegan misses with a series of wild punches.
Zegan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zegan tries to clinch there but Mityou circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mityou wants to take the fight to the mat but Zegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Zegan on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Zegan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zegan.
A short left from Zegan.
Zegan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Zegan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to break the clinch but Zegan has him pressed against the cage.
Zegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zegan pushes Mityou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zegan stops a takedown attempt from Mityou .
Zegan prevents Mityou from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mityou 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zegan lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zegan connects with a knee to the head.
Zegan breaks from the clinch.
Zegan tries to clinch up but Mityou circles away and keeps his distance.
Zegan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mityou fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Mityou . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mityou throws a sloppy head kick
and Zegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mityou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan instigates a clinch.
Mityou letting Zegan take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zegan to keep the fight standing.
Mityou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zegan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zegan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mityou s head.
Zegan lands an elbow inside that Mityou shrugs off.
Mityou has picked Zegan up - he's going for a ride! Mityou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zegan wants to get back to his feet.
Zegan tries to roll over but Mityou keeps him under control.
Zegan is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zegan pushes Mityou off and gets back to his feet.
Mityou has closed the distance and engaged Zegan in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou goes for a takedown attempt but Zegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zegan pushes Mityou up against the cage in a clinch.
Maciej Zegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Zegan.
Mityou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zegan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mityou is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Zegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zegan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Zegan!
Our winner, Maciej Zegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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136 lbs
4 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dirt misses with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirt looks for a takedown but Jacobs sprawls well.
Peter Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dirt quickly recovers to 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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nice strikes from Jacobs there.
Jacobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jacobs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jacobs clinches up with Dirt and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs clinches.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Jacobs both land. Nice combination.
Jacobs closes the distance and pushes Dirt back into the cage.
Jacobs slowing the pace effectively.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Dirt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jacobs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirt misses with an uppercut
and Jacobs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jacobs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacobs cracks the inside of Dirt's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Dirt's guard.
Jacobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs works his way into full mount!
Jacobs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs raining down shots from the mount!
Jacobs raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dirt wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Jacobs slows down the pace here.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacobs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirt gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Jacobs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dirt up against the cage.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Dirt sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dirt, pushing him back against the cage.
Dirt tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Dirt misses.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Dirt against the cage.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Dirt. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Peter Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Dirt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jacobs smiles and moves away.
Jacobs moves out of range as Dirt strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dirt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dirt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Dirt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dirt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
A big right from Dirt misses.
Dirt wants to clinch.
Jacobs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirt eats them both and turns towards Jacobs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jacobs is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirt can do to turn this around?
Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jacobs stands and throws Dirt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jacobs decides to stand back up.
Jacobs forces Dirt back against the cage and clinches.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jacobs to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs clinches up with Dirt and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt tries to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirt gets tackled into the cage by Jacobs. Jacobs maintains the clinch.
Jacobs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
Jacobs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Dirt misses with an uppercut. Jacobs saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Dirt tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dirt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dirt throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacobs.
Jacobs stalling.
Dirt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peter Jacobs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirt closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dirt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacobs stands up.
Jacobs dives in and scores a takedown into Dirt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs stands and steps away. Dirt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dirt tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dirt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dirt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dirt tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jacobs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Dirt tries to clinch but Jacobs moves away
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Dirt backs away looking to recover.
Dirt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Dirt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs cracks Dirt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Dirt with a series of wild strikes but Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dirt backs up against the cage.
Jacobs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dirt throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is being controlled here.
Jacobs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dirt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacobs's guard! Nice work there by Dirt!
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Jacobs!
After winning the bout, Peter Jacobs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Zaylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Zaylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaylor dives in and scores a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis wants to stand up but Zaylor is controlling him.
Zaylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaylor is in close to Pettis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Zaylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Zaylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaylor trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet but Zaylor passes into half guard.
Zaylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaylor 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 one minute gone in the round.
Zaylor trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.
Zaylor prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Zaylor wants to control but Pettis is keeping him busy.
Pettis tries to kick Zaylor off but Zaylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaylor seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis tries to kick Zaylor off but Zaylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaylor throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Zaylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working.
Zaylor controlling the pace.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Zaylor thows a huge punch but Pettis dodges it nicely.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Zaylor is controlling him
Zaylor 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zaylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettis's guard.
Zaylor stops Pettis from standing up.
Pettis looks winded!
Zaylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaylor stops Pettis from standing up.
Zaylor pushing down on Pettis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaylor is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Pettis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pettis is not content to let Zaylor control the position.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Zaylor is controlling him
Zaylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pettis is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaylor moves nicely into side control.
Pettis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zaylor.
Pettis is trying to get back to his feet.
Zaylor is staying tight to Pettis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zaylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pettis is trying to buck Zaylor off.
Zaylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Zaylor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaylor avoids a kick to the body.
Zaylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to avoid it but Zaylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettis to the ground. Pettis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaylor.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pettis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zaylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaylor tries to clinch up but Pettis circles away and keeps his distance.
Pettis looks to land a body kick but Zaylor moved away.
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Zaylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettis which made him look bad.
Zaylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pettis's guard.
Pettis pushes Zaylor off and gets back to his feet.
Zaylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pettis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaylor somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis connects with a body shot.
Ben Zaylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis tries to land a front kick but Zaylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaylor has a takedown stuffed.
Pettis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jake Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Pettis.
Pettis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaylor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pettis.
Zaylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettis pinned against the cage. Pettis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Zaylor moves out of range easily.
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zaylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pettis tries to escape but Zaylor is in control.
Zaylor lands some shots froms side control.
Pettis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zaylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pettis, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pettis trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaylor working for a guillotine from mount but Pettis is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Pettis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pettis tries to keep at a distance but Zaylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettis misses with a body kick.
Zaylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaylor is in Pettis's guard.
Zaylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaylor won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet.
Zaylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaylor throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but Zaylor is having none of it.
Zaylor throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Zaylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pettis wants to stand and escape but Zaylor is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Zaylor on that attempt.
Zaylor gets a clinch.
Zaylor breaks the clinch.
Jake Pettis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaylor moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a cross.
Zaylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Zaylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaylor shoots in and gets a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaylor is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pettis's guard.
Zaylor prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Zaylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Zaylor is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zaylor working over Pettis with some ground and pound. Pettis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaylor is trying to work for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
Zaylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaylor.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zaylor working Pettis over with strikes.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pettis defends it well.
Zaylor stalling.
Pettis is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Zaylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Zaylor!
A very excited looking Ben Zaylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Sanchez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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20
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez 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.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez has his feet on Smith's thighs here. He's pushed Smith off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Smith screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Sanchez!
An out of breath Diego Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Macho Man's choice of entrance music: Macho Man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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29
145 lbs
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155 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
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith advances position into side control!
Macho Man wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Macho Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith looking to control but instead Macho Man has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Macho Man's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Macho Man is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macho Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Macho Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macho Man is looking to escape.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macho Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith working Macho Man over with strikes here.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Macho Man is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macho Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to control but Macho Man is having none of it.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macho Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macho Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Macho Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macho Man feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Macho Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macho Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macho Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macho Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macho Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith kicks Macho Man off and gets to his feet.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Macho Man's guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith trying to control but Macho Man is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith just content to control the position.
Smith wants to control but Macho Man is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the position but Macho Man is working away.
Macho Man being controlled for a moment.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macho Man keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Aj Smith just wasn't active enough.
Macho Man catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macho Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Macho Man misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macho Man.
Aj Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Macho Man.
Macho Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macho Man is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Macho Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macho Man.
Macho Man shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Macho Man is breathing heavily.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Macho Man.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macho Man swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macho Man stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macho Man looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macho Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macho Man quickly recovers to half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Macho Man is rocked!
Smith raining down hammerfists from mount.
Macho Man is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Macho Man covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aj Smith!
Aj Smith retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's entrance music is Sexy Boy. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels tries for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels rushes Cuaresma Iiii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
A body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Michaels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to drag Cuaresma Iiii to the mat but Cuaresma Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand into Michaels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Michaels's gas tank.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michaelss head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels is looking for a takedown.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Michaels drops back down to his feet.
Michaels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuaresma Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Michaels is looking for a takedown.
Michaels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels is working for takedown but Cuaresma Iiii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michaels tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuaresma Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii prevents it.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Cuaresma Iiii as Michaels shoots in.
Michaels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cuaresma Iiii counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Michaels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuaresma Iiii smiles and moves away.
Cuaresma Iiii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels lands with a nice combination. Cuaresma Iiii backs away looking to recover.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuaresma Iiii which made him look bad.
A combination from Cuaresma Iiii does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii dodges the punch combination from Michaels.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cuaresma Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Cuaresma Iiii. Those never looked like landing.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!
Michaels tries for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels looks to land a combination but Cuaresma Iiii avoids it well.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
A right hook to the body lands for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Michaels has picked Cuaresma Iiii up - he's going for a ride! Michaels dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michaels gets tackled into the cage by Cuaresma Iiii. Cuaresma Iiii maintains the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Iiii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Michaels tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuaresma Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii presses Michaels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Michaels drops back down to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michaels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michaels can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Cuaresma Iiii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuaresma Iiii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Cuaresma Iiii rushes Michaels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michaels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuaresma Iiii walks away with a smile on his face. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuaresma Iiii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuaresma Iiii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii really dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cuaresma Iiii's head.
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii clinches.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michaels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Michaels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii is defending well.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Michaels jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii - that landed with a thud.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Michaels.
A shot in the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michaels darts in and clinches Cuaresma Iiii up against the cage.
Michaels wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Michaels drops back down to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Michaels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michaels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuaresma Iiii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Michaels's head.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michaels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuaresma Iiii walks away with a smile on his face. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuaresma Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuaresma Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Shawn Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuaresma Iiii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michaels prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuaresma Iiii 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is the new bantamweight champion!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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