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Volume 72: Undefeated PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kehno Onhek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Peen (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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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kehno Onhek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wee Peen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onhek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Onhek wants to control but Peen is keeping him busy.
Onhek landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Onhek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peen is looking to regain half guard here but Onhek keeps moving and retains side control.
Onhek cracks Peen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Onhek scores with punches from side control.
Peen sneaks back into half guard.
Onhek passes to full mount!
Peen is looking to get to half guard.
Onhek landing punches.
Onhek with shots to the head and body - Peen looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Peen is working to get back to half guard.
Peen regains half guard.
Peen is looking for a sweep. Onhek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peen manages to get to full guard.
Peen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peen looks gassed!
Onhek postures up and lands a big shot to Peen's brow.
Peen has momentary wrist control but Onhek slips an elbow through the middle.
Peen wants to sweep here but Onhek controlling him for the moment.
Onhek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peen wants to sweep but no luck.
Onhek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Onhek throwing strikes but missing.
Peen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onhek postures up and lands a big shot to Peen's brow.
Onhek throwing strikes but missing.
Peen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onhek connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peen is on top in guard.
Onhek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Onhek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onhek is trying to keep Peen in close.
Peen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onhek is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onhek controls Peen momentarily but Peen frees himself.
Peen tries to free his leg and advance position but Onhek is retaining full guard.
Onhek wants to stand but Peen is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Onhek closes the distance and clinches.
Onhek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Onhek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peen avoids it really well and circles away.
Peen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Onhek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kehno Onhek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onhek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Onhek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peen wants to sweep but no luck.
Onhek cracks Peen with a solid left hand.
Onhek chips away with some ground and pound.
Onhek postures up and lands a big shot to Peen's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kehno Onhek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Onhek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peen stopping the sweep attempt from Onhek.
Onhek is adopting a defensive guard.
Onhek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Onhek has his takedown stuffed
and Peen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Onhek won't be happy with that.
Onhek gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onhek tries to roll over but Peen keeps him under control.
Peen wants to free his trapped foot but Onhek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kehno Onhek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Onhek is trying to get back to full guard.
Peen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Onhek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onhek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peen is one step ahead there.
Peen is looking to work some ground and pound but Onhek has wrist control.
Peen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onhek is keeping the position for now.
Onhek pulls Peen in close to his closed guard and prevents Peen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Onhek is looking to stand up but Peen isn't so interested in that idea.
Peen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onhek pushes Peen off and gets back to his feet.
Onhek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Onhek!
Onhek wants to hold on but Peen pushes him away.
Peen looking to finish with strikes here!
Peen misses with some ground and pound and Onhek recovers position to half guard.
Peen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Onhek is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onhek kicks off Peen and gets to his feet.
Onhek misses with a takedown
and Peen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Onhek's guard now.
Onhek pulls Peen in close to prevent any damage.
Onhek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onhek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Onhek fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peen is trying desperately to improve position.
Onhek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Onhek is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wee Peen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Onhek tries for a takedown but Peen circles away easily
so Peen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Onhek wants to sweep here but Peen controlling him for the moment.
Peen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Onhek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peen!
Onhek unloading with bombs!
Peen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peen is looking to get to half guard.
Peen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Onhek looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onhek lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peen hang on?
Onhek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peen is in a horrible position here. Onhek smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Onhek landing punches.
Onhek lands with some strikes.
Onhek prevents Peen from getting the reversal.
Onhek unloading with bombs!
Peen is bucking up trying to escape but Onhek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Onhek landing punches.
Onhek unloading with bombs!
Peen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onhek working the ground and pound effectively.
Onhek lands a big shot there that rocks Peen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Onhek tries to control but Peen wriggling away.
Onhek is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Peen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Onhek trying to control but Peen is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Onhek cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Onhek lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Onhek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peen looks a forlorn figure.
Peen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onhek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Peen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Onhek wants to stand up but Peen is controlling him.
Onhek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Peen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Onhek wriggles free and stands up.
Onhek gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onhek lands strikes from half guard.
Onhek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Onhek working the head and body with strikes.
Peen wants to get back to full guard.
Onhek working the head and body with strikes.
Peen wants to get back to full guard.
Onhek trying to control from half guard but Peen is working away.
Peen tries to get to full guard but Onhek has control of the leg.
Onhek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peen wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kehno Onhek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Onhek 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kehno Onhek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Waka Flocka - By the Gun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NaLeans tries to clinch up.
Hamilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
NaLeans misses with a double jab.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton breaks from the clinch.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Hamilton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hamilton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from NaLeans. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from NaLeans misses.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans works Hamilton's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a slapping leg kick.
NaLeans cracks Hamilton with a good jab.
NaLeans walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hamilton.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
NaLeans looks gassed!
Hamilton throws a head kick that half lands.
Hamilton scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NaLeans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but NaLeans isn't so interested in that idea.
NaLeans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans prevents Hamilton from getting back to his feet.
NaLeans 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.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst NaLeans is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches up with Hamilton, looking for a takedown. NaLeans pushes Hamilton against the cage but Hamilton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamal Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamilton's waist but Hamilton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NaLeans off to one side.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to land a body kick
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep NaLeans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
NaLeans misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans scores with a nice right hand.
Hamilton throws a half hearted mid kick.
NaLeans misses with a hook to the body
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
Hamilton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hamilton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some bone on bone action there as NaLeans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hamilton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamilton. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
Hamilton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NaLeans.
NaLeans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
NaLeans throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hamilton counters with a nice body kick.
Hamilton lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by NaLeans as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
Hamilton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and NaLeans is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamilton. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamilton.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
The fighters circling - NaLeans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
NaLeans wants to clinch but Hamilton slips to the side
and Hamilton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hamilton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hamilton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamilton scores with a spinning back kick!
NaLeans misses with a takedown attempt - Hamilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamilton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but NaLeans checks it well.
NaLeans avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hamilton throws a wild body kick that NaLeans sees coming a mile off.
NaLeans looks to land a right hand but Hamilton moved out of range.
NaLeans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hamilton.
NaLeans is breathing heavily.
Hamilton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NaLeans.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
NaLeans moves out of range as Hamilton throws a body kick.
NaLeans thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
Hamilton scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by NaLeans misses
and Hamilton counters with a big head kick but NaLeans shrugs it off.
Hamilton lands with a kick to the temple. NaLeans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
NaLeans clinches but Hamilton breaks the clinch
and Hamilton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hamilton throws a nice inside leg kick.
NaLeans checks a leg kick.
Hamilton throws a head kick but NaLeans moves out of range.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with an outside leg kick.
Hamilton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by NaLeans.
The fight stays on the outside here - NaLeans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NaLeans.
NaLeans checks a leg kick.
Hamilton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but NaLeans checks it well.
Hamilton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NaLeans.
Jamal Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans misses with an uppercut.
NaLeans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hamilton.
NaLeans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
NaLeans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamilton has time to react.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NaLeans.
NaLeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a nice low kick that buckles NaLeans's knee momentarily.
NaLeans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamilton counters with a nice low kick that buckles NaLeans's knee momentarily.
NaLeans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamilton pushes NaLeans off looking to stand but NaLeans dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NaLeans uses his free foot to push down on Hamilton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans trying to control but Hamilton is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Hamilton really doesn't like being in this position too much.
NaLeans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamilton wants to try and get back to his feet.
NaLeans lands a big shot there that rocks Hamilton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NaLeans won't let Hamilton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
NaLeans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
NaLeans looking to control but Hamilton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hamilton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
NaLeans lands a head shot.
Hamilton thumps NaLeans with a low kick.
NaLeans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamilton's head.
NaLeans misses with a body shot
and Hamilton counters with a head kick.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
NaLeans loads up on a big right hand but Hamilton slips the punch.
NaLeans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamilton is looking to land body kicks.
NaLeans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NaLeans lands with a shot to the body.
Hamilton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but NaLeans is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for NaLeans. That snapped Hamilton's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans lands with a nice body punch.
NaLeans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NaLeans wants to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a good low kick that NaLeans was not able to check.
NaLeans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
NaLeans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hamilton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NaLeans catches Hamilton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
NaLeans lands with a right hand.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Hamilton moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans thows a body shot but no joy.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
NaLeans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans closes the distance but Hamilton moves to the side
and Hamilton counters with a nice leg kick.
NaLeans blocks a head kick by Hamilton.
Some wild striking there from NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
NaLeans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamilton stuffs the takedown.
Hamilton lets loose with a powerful body kick. NaLeans will feel that in the morning.
NaLeans is looking to clinch.
NaLeans fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but NaLeans checks it.
Hamilton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamilton misses with a low kick as NaLeans jumps back.
Hamilton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from NaLeans.
NaLeans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep NaLeans thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neil NaLeans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Hamilton is winning the standup battle so far.
NaLeans takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hamilton scores with a kick to the body.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Hamilton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
NaLeans closes the distance but Hamilton moves to the side
and Hamilton counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton tries a low kick but NaLeans avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but NaLeans moved away.
Hamilton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of NaLeans's head.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NaLeans can do to turn this around?
Hamilton tries to land a leg kick but NaLeans saw it coming and moves away.
NaLeans tries to clinch up
and Hamilton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. NaLeans really felt that one!
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses
and NaLeans counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hamilton's knee momentarily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NaLeans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Hamilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Say Nara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper. Michael Vasquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Say Nara!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasquez shoots in but Nara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Nara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nara wants to clinch up but Vasquez keeps it at a distance.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Nara sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nara is trying to stand.
Vasquez not doing much here.
Vasquez wants to control but Nara is keeping him busy.
Vasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vasquez 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.
Nara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasquez.
Nara trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
Vasquez prevents Nara from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasquez.
Nara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nara struggling a bit here.
Nara tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vasquez.
Nara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nara defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nara wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez thows a huge punch but Nara dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Vasquez there.
Vasquez working over Nara with some ground and pound. Nara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vasquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vasquez.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nara pulls Vasquez in close to prevent any damage.
Nara looking for a sweep. Not yet Nara, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nara throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Nara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nara did well to prevent Vasquez getting side control.
Vasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nara defending well though.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nara is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nara defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nara keeps working.
Vasquez content to control rather than advance.
Vasquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vasquez wants to take a breather but Nara is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez shoots for a takedown but Nara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Nara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An inside leg kick from Nara misses.
Nara throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Nara shows good takedown defense.
Nara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nara sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nara cracks Vasquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasquez scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vasquez looking to finish Nara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nara!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nara is looking to improve his position but Vasquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vasquez looking to control but Nara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nara tries to hold on but Vasquez postures up.
Vasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nara is looking to escape.
Nara is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vasquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nara is now in Vasquez's guard. A big mistake from Vasquez there, giving up the dominant position!
Vasquez is looking for a triangle here but Nara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nara has knee on belly momentarily but Vasquez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Nara has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Vasquez works to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Say Nara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nara but Nara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nara misses with a low kick.
Vasquez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nara is staying active underneath Vasquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nara is looking to improve his position.
Vasquez throws a strike but Nara avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nara wants to stand and escape but Vasquez is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nara looking for a sweep. Not yet Nara, not yet.
Vasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vasquez trying to control but Nara is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Say Nara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nara sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Vasquez blocks the leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nara!
Donk. Nara catches Vasquez right on the button with a cross.
Nara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Nara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nara stuns Vasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez slips a jab and a cross from Nara.
Nara misses with the combination.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Nara keeps moving.
Nara being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nara trying to control the position.
Vasquez postures up in Nara's guard and throws a big left but Nara blocks it.
Nara can't keep his opponent in guard - Vasquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nara is trying to stand.
Vasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vasquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Say Nara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nara 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Say Nara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay Z - Moment of Clarity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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147 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eiki Daikaura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lightning Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikaura throws a big shot that misses.
Daikaura swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Daikaura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daikaura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daikaura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Daikaura avoids it easily.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Daikaura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm lands a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daikaura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daikaura throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Daikaura moved out of range nicely.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes a swing at Daikaura's ribcage but misses.
Daikaura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Daikaura delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daikaura slips under a jab.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daikaura.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daikaura tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daikaura, right into the meat.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daikaura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Daikaura scores with a nice body kick.
Daikaura lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Daikaura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Daikaura.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Daikaura moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daikaura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daikaura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daikaura stalling the fight.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Daikaura is controlling him.
Daikaura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Storm up against the cage.
Daikaura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Daikaura is struggling to control the position.
Daikaura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daikaura misses with a body kick.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Daikaura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Storm thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Eiki Daikaura has been cut.
Daikaura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daikaura.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Daikaura is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Daikaura does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daikaura. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm throws the left hand but Daikaura avoids the punch easily.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daikaura circles away quickly and effectively.
Daikaura is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Daikaura counters with a nice body kick.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daikaura rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daikaura is looking to clinch.
Daikaura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm punishes Daikaura's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm throws a series of punches but Daikaura avoids them all with ease.
Daikaura loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daikaura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good shot there by Storm.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Daikaura counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eiki Daikaura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
That's time! Daikaura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daikaura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Daikaura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daikaura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Daikaura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daikaura keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daikaura trying to land knees to the body.
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Storm letting Daikaura take a breather here.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Daikaura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daikaura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daikaura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daikaura crunches a lovely knee into Storm's ribcage.
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
Daikaura stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm avoids the elbow strike from Daikaura, against the cage.
Daikaura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daikaura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daikaura throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daikaura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Storm is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daikaura is keeping busy.
Storm tries to break free but Daikaura pushes him back against the cage.
Daikaura has Storm pushed against the cage.
Storm avoids a wild elbow strike from Daikaura.
Daikaura lands a knee to the body.
Daikaura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Daikaura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Daikaura misses with a knee to the head.
Daikaura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daikaura misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Daikaura misses with an elbow strike.
Daikaura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daikaura throws an elbow but misses.
Daikaura effectively controlling the action here.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Daikaura keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daikaura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daikaura up against the cage.
Daikaura trying to land knees to the body.
Daikaura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Storm blocks it with crossed arms.
Daikaura taking a breather.
Storm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daikaura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Daikaura digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daikaura is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Storm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Daikaura keeps him there for the moment.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Daikaura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daikaura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Storm's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm letting Daikaura take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Daikaura for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Storm blocks an elbow strike from Daikaura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiki Daikaura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eiki Daikaura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daikaura moves away from the strike by Storm.
Daikaura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daikaura has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Daikaura.
Daikaura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Daikaura.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daikaura throws an elbow but misses.
Daikaura effectively controlling the action here.
Daikaura looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eiki Daikaura.
Daikaura connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daikaura backs up against the cage.
Daikaura thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Daikaura.
Daikaura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Daikaura.
Daikaura trying to land knees to the body.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm is trying to force a seperation but Daikaura has the dominant position.
Daikaura avoiding damage.
Daikaura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daikaura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Daikaura trying to land knees to the body.
Daikaura is pushing Storm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lightning Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Daikaura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Daikaura trying to land knees to the body.
Daikaura pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stalling in the clinch from Daikaura.
Daikaura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Daikaura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm avoiding damage as Daikaura throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura misses with an elbow over the top.
Storm tries a body shot but Daikaura blocks it.
Daikaura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Storm avoiding damage as Daikaura throws knees to the body.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daikaura misses with some punches.
Daikaura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daikaura.
Daikaura slows down the pace here.
Daikaura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm tries to bum rush Daikaura with a series of wild strikes but Daikaura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daikaura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daikaura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Daikaura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daikaura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm swings for the body but Daikaura moves out of range.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Daikaura misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daikaura was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Daikaura moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daikaura throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Daikaura scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm lands with a straight right. Daikaura didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Daikaura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiki Daikaura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daikaura 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiki Daikaura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: To Hell and Back. Greg Stevenson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLovin.
McLovin scores with a leg kick.
Stevenson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLovin.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
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!
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stevenson in his tracks.
McLovin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLovin cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.
Rob McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLovin - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
McLovin tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
McLovin cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson walks into a jab.
Stevenson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevenson on the side of the head.
McLovin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Stevenson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rob McLovin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dont know (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hickok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). know comes to the cage accompanied by Diamonds are forever. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dont know!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hickok!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like dont know has been cut.
know throws a leg kick but Hickok moved away.
know fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from know misses the target.
know misses with a head kick.
know misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickok.
know tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickok lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
know rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hickok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
know misses with a leg kick
and Hickok counters with a straight right hand.
know throws a nice looking combination but Hickok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hickok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from know. Hickok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
know throws a big shot that misses.
know takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
know pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Hickok coming out on top.
know throws and low kick but Hickok moves out of range easily.
know takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hickok cracks know with a right hand to the side of the head.
know is rocked!
dont know's cut is getting worse.
Hickok scores with a kick to the body.
know is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickok scores with a one two! know had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh know is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok misses the shot to the body.
know seems to have got his legs back now.
know walks straight into a right hand from Hickok - that's dropped him! Hickok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save know from any more punishment! know complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Hickok!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed's entrance music is Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack. A fine choice. Donovan has chosen Korpiklaani - Beer Beer as his entrance music. Apollo Creed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Donovan's chin.
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed keeps the fight on the outside.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donovan. That's going to slow Creed down.
Donovan wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Harry Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan is looking to chop away at Creed's legs.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Creed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Donovan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donovan slips under a jab from Creed.
Donovan throws a good cross that connects.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creed is able to avoid easily.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Creed checks a low kick from Donovan.
Donovan doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Donovan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Creed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Creed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donovan momentarily.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donovan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Creed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Creed.
Donovan misses with a leg kick
and Creed counters with a leg kick.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Creed.
Creed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donovan misses with a hook.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donovan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan tries to clinch up.
Donovan misses with a shot to the body
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donovan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donovan.
Donovan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Creed throws a leg kick
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan feints and then cracks Creed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Creed down.
Creed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses
and Creed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick and Creed moves out of range easily.
Donovan throws out a leg kick but Creed moves out of range and Donovan only half commits.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Donovan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Creed lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Creed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Creed blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Donovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
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.
Creed tries to land a body kick
and Donovan counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Donovan misses
and Creed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donovan thinking.
Creed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creed misses with a body shot.
Donovan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donovan misses with a head kick.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donovan throws a sloppy head kick
and Creed counters with a left and a right that stings Donovan.
Donovan thows a leg kick but Creed checks it
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
Creed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Creed. That did some damage!
Creed throws a hook but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donovan looks to clinch
and Creed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Donovan throws a lazy head kick
and Creed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donovan misses with a double jab
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creed throws the kick towards the body but Donovan avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donovan, right into the meat.
Donovan tries to clinch up.
Creed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donovan throws a leg kick but Creed moved away.
Apollo Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan misses with a head kick.
Donovan wants to clinch.
A head kick by Donovan misses
and Creed counters with a left to the body.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Apollo Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Creed finds it's target.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Creed counters with a low kick, right behind Donovan 's knee.
Creed blocks a head kick by Donovan.
Creed lands with a good body shot.
Donovan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Donovan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a low kick.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Creed as he checks the leg kick.
Creed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donovan is able to avoid easily.
Donovan checks a leg kick.
Creed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donovan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Creed counter with a right hand.
Creed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donovan. Donovan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Donovan is predictable there
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donovan.
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donovan clinches but Creed breaks the clinch
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Donovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donovan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Creed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donovan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donovan lands with a kick to the temple. Creed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Creed tries to land a leg kick but Donovan saw it coming and moves away.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Donovan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
Creed throws a hook but Donovan blocks it.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a leg kick
and Creed counters with a two punch combo.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan wants to clinch.
Donovan tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Creed slips under a jab.
Donovan is looking to clinch but Creed is avoiding it.
Creed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Donovan misses
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donovan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creed moves out of range as Donovan strikes.
Creed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donovan counters with a straight right hand.
Creed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creed misses with a few strikes there.
Creed lands a really nice looking cross but Donovan seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Donovan.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses
and Creed counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Donovan misses
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Donovan misses
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
Donovan misses with an uppercut. Creed saw that one coming.
Donovan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creed.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donovan wants to clinch up but Creed keeps it at a distance.
Donovan throws a head kick that misses.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donovan.
Donovan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donovan scoring well with a low kick there.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donovan defending well as Creed loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Donovan ducks down to avoid it.
Donovan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Creed avoids the head kick by Donovan.
Creed connects with a nice looking jab.
Donovan doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Creed thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donovan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Apollo Creed.
Well Creed 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Donovan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Fable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fable has chosen Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Fable!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine darts in and clinches Fable up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ballantine as Fable tries to tie him up.
Fable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ballantine.
Ballantine scores with a shot to the side of Fable's head.
It looks like Dexter Fable has been cut.
Fable prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fable.
Fable blocks an uppercut.
Ballantine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballantine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fable prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fable blocks a body shot from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballantine.
Fable looks gassed!
Ballantine has Fable pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ballantine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fable tumbling to the mat - Ballantine dives into Fable's guard.
Ballantine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ballantine is looking to work some ground and pound but Fable has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fable wants to control the position but Ballantine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ballantine is trying to control. Fable wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ballantine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fable is looking to improve his position.
Ballantine thows a huge punch but Fable dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ballantine is stalling here. Fable is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ballantine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fable has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ballantine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ballantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballantine.
Fable misses with a body shot.
Fable throws a body punch but Ballantine moves out of range.
Ballantine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fable sprawls well initially but Ballantine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ballantine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throwing shots but Fable is blocking nicely.
Ballantine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fable blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballantine.
Ballantine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballantine lands with a punch from half guard.
Fable is trying to stand up here but Ballantine is controlling him well.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballantine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fable throws a one two combo.
Ballantine is looking to clinch but Fable is avoiding it.
Fable throws a hook but Ballantine blocks it.
Fable misses with a looping left.
Fable is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballantine.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fable.
Fable misses with a wild body shot.
Ballantine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ballantine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fable.
Fable walks into a stiff left hand from Ballantine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fable throws a body punch but Ballantine moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballantine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ballantine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ballantine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballantine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ballantine has his takedown stuffed
and Fable counters with a series of strikes. Ballantine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fable is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ballantine rather than just go for the knockout.
Fable stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine throws a series of punches but Fable moves out of range.
Ballantine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballantine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballantine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fable's hands.
Horrible takedown by Ballantine or perhaps it was just good defense by Fable which made him look bad.
Fable turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fable does it's job there.
Ballantine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fable's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballantine looking to pass the guard.
Fable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballantine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fable is controlling Ballantine's posture.
Fable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballantine 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.
Fable wants to stand up but Ballantine is controlling him.
Ballantine throws and elbow that misses. Fable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ballantine's guard. Nice move by Fable!
Fable trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ballantine's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine controls Fable momentarily but Fable frees himself.
Fable controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballantine is trying to keep Fable in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ballantine slips a jab from Fable.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballantine connects with a body shot.
Ballantine gets a takedown into half guard.
Fable keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ballantine is pressing down on Fable's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fable is holding on for now.
Fable is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine wants to control but Fable is keeping him busy.
Fable is trying to stand up here but Ballantine is controlling him well.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballantine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fable wants to improve his position but Ballantine is controlling well.
Ballantine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ballantine is thwarting Fable's attempts to control the position.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Fable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fable throws a looping overhand right but Ballantine ducks down to avoid it.
Ballantine defending well as Fable loads up on a big left hand.
Ballantine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ballantine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fable is keeping the position for now.
Fable is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fable wants to get back to his feet.
Ballantine wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine is trying to maintain the position but Fable is very close to passing his half guard.
Fable tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ballantine controls his leg.
Ballantine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ballantine wants to sweep here but Fable controlling him for the moment.
Ballantine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fable manages to get himself to full guard.
Fable wants to get back to his feet but Ballantine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fable can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballantine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ballantine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fable can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ballantine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fable's head.
Ballantine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Ballantine connects with a nice short shot to Fable's temple.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ballantine seems content to control.
Fable trying to control here.
Ballantine looks to land a strike but Fable avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ballantine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fable has momentary wrist control but Ballantine slips an elbow through the middle.
Ballantine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fable looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ballantine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine won't allow Fable to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ballantine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Ballantine with that takedown attempt.
Fable fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fable looks to land a left hand but Ballantine moved out of range nicely.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fable as he avoids it easily.
Ballantine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballantine looks for a takedown but Fable sprawls well.
A shot to de liver by Fable. Beautiful body shot.
Fable swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballantine.
Ballantine shoots in looking for a takedown. Fable tries to sprawl out of it but Ballantine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fable manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballantine misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fable walks into a left hand.
Fable misses with an uppercut. Ballantine saw that one coming.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fable sprawls well. Fable wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballantine gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine lunges at Fable with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fable's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fable throws a hook but Ballantine blocks it.
Ballantine ducks under a wild hook from Fable.
Fable connects with the punch.
Ballantine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ballantine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fable circles away.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fable loads up on a big right hand but Ballantine slips the punch.
Ballantine scores with a shot to the body.
Ballantine wants to clinch.
Fable throws a combination. Ballantine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballantine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fable momentarily.
Fable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fable lands with an uppercut that bounces Ballantine off the cage and back into rage.
Ballantine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fable looks to land a left hand but Ballantine moved out of range nicely.
Fable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballantine.
Fable misses with a body punch
and Ballantine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballantine ducks under a wild hook from Fable.
Dexter Fable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballantine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fable.
Fable scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ballantine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fable circles away.
Ballantine scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fable takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fable throws a looping overhand right but Ballantine ducks down to avoid it.
Fable scores with a one two! Ballantine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fable digs a good hook to Ballantine's body.
Fable throws a lazy right hand but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballantine connects with the punch.
Fable cracks Ballantine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ballantine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ballantine slips under a jab from Fable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Fable catches Ballantine right on the button with a cross.
Fable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ballantine has managed to clinch.
Fable prevents a body shot from Ballantine.
Fable lands a left hand.
Ballantine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballantine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fable throws a head punch that misses.
Fable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fable.
Ballantine struggles to land a body shot inside as Fable controls his hands.
Fable slowing the pace effectively.
Fable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
Fable is trying to break the clinch but Ballantine has him pressed against the cage.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body.
Fable is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballantine works on Fable's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballantine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fable pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Fable dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Fable's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ballantine tries to close the distance and clinch but Fable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballantine shoots in for a double leg but Fable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballantine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fable trying to control here.
Ballantine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fable keeps working.
Fable tries to get to full guard but Ballantine has control of the leg.
Fable is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fable to regain full guard.
Fable has his hands on Ballantine's head, controlling the position.
Ballantine wants to control from the top but Fable keeps moving.
Fable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballantine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ballantine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ballantine trying to control the action but Fable is working from the bottom.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fable moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ballantine won't allow Fable to sweep him here.
Ballantine stops Fable from standing up.
Ballantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballantine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fable pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fable misses with a straight right.
Ballantine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fable circles away.
A big right from Fable misses.
No joy there for Fable, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballantine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballantine tries to clinch up but Fable circles away and keeps his distance.
Fable stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fable wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fable misses with a hook.
Fable misses with a body shot
and Ballantine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ballantine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballantine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne Ballantine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fable seems keen to control Ballantine's posture.
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Fable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballantine thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Ballantine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballantine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Ballantine!
Wayne Ballantine retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the cage accompanied by Reckless Love -Romance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves swinging wildly here.
No luck for Graves with that takedown attempt.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian slips a jab from Graves.
No luck for Graves with that takedown attempt.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Graves lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graves.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the body.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egyptian.
Graves avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Egyptian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Graves throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves lands with a slapping head kick.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egyptian - that will leave a mark!
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Graves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Egyptian's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves stays in close to Egyptian's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Graves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is controlling Graves's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Egyptian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Egyptian tries to get out of the position.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Egyptian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graves controls the pace.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Egyptian's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graves won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Egyptian counters with a body kick.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian motions for Graves to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves shoots for a takedown but Egyptian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Egyptian counters with a nice body kick.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Graves lands a head shot.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves blocks the body kick.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Graves.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Graves has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Graves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian misses with a wild combination.
Egyptian scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Egyptian.
Graves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Graves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Egyptian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
Graves throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Graves to the canvas! Egyptian follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinuhe Egyptian!
Sinuhe Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's entrance music is Bang Your Head. A fine choice. Hill has chosen Alice In Chains - Rooster as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trinity Hill!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams 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.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Adams trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Hill is trying to keep Adams in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams 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.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams looking to control.
Hill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hill. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams tries for a takedown but Hill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill 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.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Hill tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Hill throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hill.
Warren Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trinity Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hill circles away.
Hill throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams 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.
Adams trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adamsis looking to pass into half guard but Hill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hill is in guard.
Hill wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams checks a low kick from Hill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill 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.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trinity Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams misses with a jab to the body
and Hill counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill lands a body shot.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Hill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands a left hand.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hill digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hill.
Hill is working Adams over against the cage.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hill.
Hill pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hill cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Hill.
Good body shot from Hill.
Hill lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill slows down the pace here.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Hill stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hill is working Adams over against the cage.
Hill cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Hill pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hill.
A short left from Hill.
A short uppercut from Hill.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Hill to work.
Trinity Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adams misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Hill finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hill did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Hill takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams throws and elbow that misses. Hill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Hill!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill stands up from Adams's guard - Hill perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams misses with a combination
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Adams defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a leg kick.
Hill misses with a leg kick.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Adams is looking to advance position but Hill has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Hill's attempts to control the action.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Hill controlling the action here.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adams misses with a punch to the head.
Hill tries to escape but Adams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hill is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Adams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hill covering up well and avoiding damage.
Even with his hooks in, Adams manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Adams wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Adams trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is controlling the position but Hill somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Hill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warren Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Warren Adams has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Hill counters with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Adams down.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trinity Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 George Francis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trinity Hill!
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