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BFE: Bloodsport VIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar ft.Tego Calderon- Los Bandoleros . Todd Haiyes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Haiyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haiyes tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haiyes is defending well.
Haiyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haiyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Haiyes is controlling him.
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Haiyes lands a nice elbow.
Haiyes lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Haiyes gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haiyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haiyes.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Haiyes landing knees to the body.
Haiyes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haiyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haiyes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haiyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haiyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Haiyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haiyes.
Haiyes taking a breather.
Haiyes has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haiyes lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Haiyes to work.
Haiyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haiyes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Haiyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Haiyes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Haiyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haiyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haiyes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haiyes lands with a right to the head.
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Haiyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haiyes misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez is trying to push Haiyes away but Haiyes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Haiyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Haiyes.
Nice elbow from Haiyes.
Haiyes is stalling here.
Haiyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Haiyes.
Haiyes is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haiyes down to the mat. Haiyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Haiyes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haiyes has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Haiyes works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Haiyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Haiyes lands a damaging elbow.
Haiyes lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Haiyes.
Haiyes receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Haiyes connects with a knee to the head.
Haiyes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Haiyes lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haiyes scores with a knee to the head.
Haiyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Haiyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Haiyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Haiyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haiyes, pushing him back against the cage.
Haiyes stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Come on Haiyes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haiyes working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haiyes obliges.
Haiyes lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haiyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haiyes obliges.
Haiyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haiyes is stalling here.
Haiyes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Haiyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haiyes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Haiyes lands a knee to the body.
Haiyes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Haiyes scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Haiyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haiyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Haiyes.
Haiyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haiyes.
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Haiyes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Haiyes.
Haiyes stalling the fight.
Todd Haiyes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haiyes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Haiyes taking a breather.
Haiyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Haiyes landing knees to the body.
Haiyes stalling.
Haiyes prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Haiyes as the two fighters clinch.
Haiyes landing knees to the head.
Haiyes prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break free but Haiyes pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Haiyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haiyes with a knee to the head.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haiyes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haiyes lands an elbow inside.
Haiyes stalls.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to break free but Haiyes has control.
A bit of stalling here from Haiyes.
Haiyes lands a nice elbow.
Haiyes stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Todd Haiyes.
Haiyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haiyes scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haiyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haiyes.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Haiyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd Haiyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haiyes drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Haiyes landing knees to the body.
Haiyes pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Haiyes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Haiyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haiyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Haiyes lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez clinches up with Haiyes and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Haiyes keeps him there for the moment.
Haiyes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Haiyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Haiyes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Haiyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haiyes stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haiyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Haiyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Haiyes taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes lands a knee to the body.
Haiyes lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Haiyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Haiyes.
Haiyes is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haiyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Haiyes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Haiyes has him pinned against the cage.
Haiyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haiyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Haiyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haiyes lands with a short shot to the head.
Haiyes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haiyes landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Haiyes.
Haiyes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Haiyes stalling the fight.
Haiyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haiyes crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Haiyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haiyes stalling in the clinch.
Haiyes working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Haiyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Haiyes to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Haiyes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haiyes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haiyes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Haiyes won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Haiyes.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Haiyes has double underhooks.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haiyes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haiyes has managed to clinch.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Haiyes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes lands an elbow inside.
Haiyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haiyes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Haiyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Haiyes stalling the fight.
Haiyes landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haiyes has him pressed against the cage.
Haiyes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haiyes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haiyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Haiyes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haiyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Haiyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haiyes 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Haiyes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ant Tredman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ant Tredman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tredman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Tredman on that attempt.
Tredman clinches.
Tredman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Holmes regains half guard.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tredman throws a strike but Holmes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tredman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes is stalling in the full guard.
Tredman wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tredman trying to keep a closed guard but Holmes is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tredman fails to land the takedown.
Alex Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ant Tredman.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tredman moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
Holmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ant Tredman has been cut.
Tredman tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmes obliges.
Tredman looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tredman takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Holmes.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tredman's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tredman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tredman takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tredman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes stalls.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Tredman takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ant Tredman's cut even more.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Tredman in his tracks for a moment.
Tredman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Tredman shrugs off.
Holmes lands an elbow that stopped Tredman in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
The cut above Ant Tredman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tredman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tredman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tredman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tredman is rocked!
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tredman is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands an elbow just above Tredman 's eye.
Tredman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ant Tredman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tredman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tredman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmes after a bit of a struggle.
Tredman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tredman takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes slows down the pace here.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ant Tredman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Storey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsbury comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Back in Black. Derek Storey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle Kingsbury's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Storey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsbury walks into a stiff left hand from Storey.
Kingsbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsbury doesn't manage to clinch there - Storey circles away.
Kingsbury throws a lazy right hand but Storey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingsbury checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingsbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingsbury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingsbury tries to clinch there but Storey circles away.
Storey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingsbury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch.
Kingsbury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingsbury tries to close the distance and clinch but Storey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storey slips a jab from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Kingsbury tries to clinch there but Storey circles away.
Storey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingsbury walks into a stiff left hand from Storey.
Kingsbury has Storey up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsbury has Storey pressed against the cage, preventing Storey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storey misses with a punch to the body.
Kingsbury manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingsbury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storey's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storey tries a body shot but Kingsbury blocks it.
Storey has had enough of the clinch but Kingsbury keeps him there for the moment.
Storey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kingsbury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storey up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingsbury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storeys head.
Kingsbury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Storey can't find room to land a body shot as Kingsbury controls the action.
Storey takes a shot to the head.
Storey tries to work over Kingsbury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingsbury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingsbury throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kingsbury scores with a shot to the side of Storey's head.
Kingsbury misses with an elbow over the top.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingsbury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingsbury backwards.
Kingsbury cracks Storey with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storey.
Kingsbury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storey trying to control the position but instead, Kingsbury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storey into the cage.
The referee calls for Kingsbury to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kingsbury holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingsbury leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kingsbury connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kingsbury with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingsbury has a couple of punches blocked by Storey.
Kingsbury tries to throw a body punch but Storey avoids it by throwing Kingsbury back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury misses with a body punch.
Storey avoiding damage as Kingsbury throws knees to the body.
Storey is trying to push Kingsbury away but Kingsbury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Storey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingsbury trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kingsbury misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsbury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storey lands a jab.
Storey thuds a left hand into Kingsbury's body.
Kyle Kingsbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Storey does it's job there.
Storey connects with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kingsbury creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storey is trying to push Kingsbury away but Kingsbury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingsbury.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kingsbury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storey's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Storey misses with a punch to the body.
Storey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
Kingsbury lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsbury looking to stall.
Kingsbury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingsbury content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Storey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kingsbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingsbury lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Storey fails to land.
Kingsbury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storey blocks a body shot from Kingsbury.
Storey avoiding damage as Kingsbury throws knees to the body.
Storey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingsbury struggles to land a body shot inside as Storey controls his hands.
Kingsbury is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingsbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingsbury misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury gets through Storey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsbury has Storey pushed against the cage.
Storey wants to break free but Kingsbury has control.
Storey avoids a wild elbow strike from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury avoiding damage.
Storey prevents a body shot from Kingsbury.
Kingsbury pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kingsbury prevents Storey from breaking the clinch.
Storey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Storey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storey avoids the elbow strike from Kingsbury, against the cage.
Kingsbury is pushing Storey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Storey lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kingsbury throws an elbow but misses.
Kingsbury prevents a body shot from Storey.
Storey trying to control the position but instead, Kingsbury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storey into the cage.
Kingsbury stalling against the cage.
Storey blocking some punches.
Kingsbury has Storey pushed against the cage.
Kingsbury has Storey pressed against the cage, preventing Storey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kingsbury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storey's efforts to push away.
Storey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingsbury controls his hands.
Storey lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
Kingsbury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingsbury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storey breaks the clinch.
Kingsbury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsbury moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Kingsbury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storey moves out of range as Kingsbury strikes.
Kingsbury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle Kingsbury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Storey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingsbury to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingsbury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kingsbury dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kingsbury tries to clinch up but Storey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Storey jabs Kingsbury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Storey throws a leg kick
and Kingsbury counters with a nice uppercut.
Storey digs a good hook to Kingsbury's body.
Kingsbury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storey counters with a one-two to the body.
Storey scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storey keeps the fight on the outside.
Storey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsbury moves away.
Storey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingsbury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsbury misses the jab.
Kingsbury is looking to clinch but Storey is avoiding it.
Storey misses with a looping right.
Storey scores with a hook.
Kingsbury wants to clinch.
Kingsbury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingsbury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingsbury tries to clinch but Storey is having none of it.
Derek Storey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storey misses with a low kick.
Kyle Kingsbury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsbury moves in looking to clinch but Storey pushes him off.
Storey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storey swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingsbury.
Storey scores with a jab. Kingsbury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsbury clinches up with Storey and pushes him back against the cage.
Storey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyle Kingsbury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingsburys head.
Storey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsbury will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Storey up against the cage.
Kingsbury misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingsbury effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Kingsbury - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury is working Storey over against the cage.
Kingsbury can't find room to land a body shot as Storey controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Storey fails to land.
Kingsbury pushes Storey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Storey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsbury slowing the pace effectively.
Kingsbury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Storey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingsbury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storey is defending well for now.
Kingsbury blocking some punches.
Storey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Derek Storey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storey presses Kingsbury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsbury stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storey working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingsbury letting Storey take a breather here.
Kingsbury stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storey is trying to break the clinch but Kingsbury is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingsbury.
Storey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Storey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingsbury has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kingsbury!
Kyle Kingsbury took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Shout out to The Imperfects, those guys down there in that alliance are great.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Henderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Diego Nunes's chin.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a body shot.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Nunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henderson's knee momentarily.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henderson wanted to stand there but Nunes had control of the position.
Henderson throwing strikes but missing.
Henderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Henderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nunes sprawls well initially but Henderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes is trying is best to control the position here.
Nunes is looking for a sweep. Henderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunes is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes actively working from the bottom here.
Nunes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nunes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nunes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Henderson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunes.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henderson 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.
Nunes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henderson stands and steps away. Nunes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Good shot there by Henderson.
A nice combination there by Nunes.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson clobbers Nunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nunes counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nunes swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunes manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson throws a lazy right hand but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson throws a push kick but Nunes slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson throws a leg kick
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Nunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Nunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson thows a leg kick but Nunes checks it
and Nunes counters with a body kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nunes defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nunes moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Nunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nunes throws a leg kick but Henderson moved away.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes.
Henderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes is looking to chop away at Henderson's legs.
Nunes with a jab.
Henderson dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
Henderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Nunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Nunes is right now.
Henderson prevents Nunes from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes is looking for a sweep.
Henderson trying to control the position but Nunes is working away.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nunes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nunes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nunes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nunes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Henderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson is hanging on to Nunes's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nunes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nunes slips a jab from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Nunes sprawls well.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nunes lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good shot there by Henderson.
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Henderson.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand.
Nunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nunes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Nunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henderson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson wants to stand up but Nunes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nunes wants to get back to full guard.
Nunes wants to get back to his feet.
Henderson is thwarting Nunes's attempts to control the 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!
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Nunes defends the submission attempt.
Nunes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nunes trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Nunes defends it.
Nunes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Nunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henderson takes a step back to recover.
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nunes sees it coming and defends easily.
Nunes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nunes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Nunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nunes has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunes is one step ahead there.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Jeremy Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson has his foot on Nunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Diego Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes postures up.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nunes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Henderson.
I've got Henderson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Black Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alvarez's choice of entrance music: Killa Sharks. Mike Alvarez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Black Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Black Scholes counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses the jab.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black Scholes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black Scholes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edward Black Scholes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alvarez.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is trying to keep Black Scholes in close.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Black Scholes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez is trying to keep Black Scholes in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Scholes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Black Scholes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black Scholes.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Black Scholes counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez.
Alvarez looks winded!
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Black Scholes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black Scholes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black Scholes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black Scholes wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Black Scholes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black Scholes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black Scholes controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black Scholes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black Scholes's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Black Scholes 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.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Black Scholes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Black Scholes keeps moving.
Alvarez passes Black Scholes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black Scholes is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black Scholes defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Black Scholes dodges it nicely.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Black Scholes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Black Scholes recovers full guard.
Black Scholes is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Black Scholes keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Black Scholes wants to stand and escape but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black Scholes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Black Scholes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Black Scholes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black Scholes gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alvarez trying to control but Black Scholes is working from the bottom.
Black Scholes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Alvarez 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!
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Black Scholes counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
enabling Black Scholes to counter with a crisp jab.
Black Scholes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Edward Black Scholes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Black Scholes circles away easily
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Black Scholes saw that one coming.
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black Scholes.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black Scholes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alvarez's guard now.
Black Scholes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black Scholes tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Black Scholes controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black Scholes defends well.
Black Scholes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edward Black Scholes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Black Scholes tries to pass.
Black Scholes controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
Black Scholes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black Scholes's half guard.
Alvarez thows a huge punch but Black Scholes dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black Scholes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Black Scholes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Black Scholes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black Scholes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black Scholes tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Black Scholes is retaining full guard.
Alvarez throws a strike but Black Scholes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black Scholes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black Scholes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black Scholes preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Alvarez.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Alvarez!
A relieved looking Mike Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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