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NEFC 7: Fury PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Fox!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jose on the side of the head.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jose shoots for a takedown but Fox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox tries to clinch but Jose is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox tries to clinch but Jose is having none of it.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Jose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Jose fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jose.
Fox is looking to clinch but Jose is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fox tries to clinch but Jose moves out of range.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Steve Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Jose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Jose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jose keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Fox tries to clinch but Jose moves out of range.
Fox tries to clinch up but Jose circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox tries to clinch up but Jose circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jose shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Jose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fox 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Jose circles away.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jose circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jose swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Jose pushes him off.
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.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox is looking to clinch but Jose is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but Jose persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Jose with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Jose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jose keeps the fight on the outside.
Fox wants to clinch up but Jose keeps it at a distance.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Jose's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Onyx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jascha Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Onyx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jascha Fokin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onyx moves out of range of the body kick from Fokin.
Fokin throws a head kick that misses.
Fokin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Onyx's head.
It looks like Jack Onyx has been cut.
Onyx avoids the head kick by Fokin.
Onyx is looking to clinch.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Fokin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Onyx stuffs the takedown attempt from Fokin. Fokin gets slowly back to his feet.
Onyx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fokin misses with a head kick.
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but Onyx slips the punch.
Fokin throws a hook but Onyx avoids it easily.
Onyx moves in looking to clinch but Fokin pushes him off.
Fokin misses with a kick to the body.
Fokin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Onyx.
A nice combination there by Fokin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onyx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Onyx has a couple of punches blocked by Fokin.
Fokin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fokin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fokin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Onyx gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Onyx is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fokin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Onyx fails to land.
Onyx landing knees to the body.
Fokin breaks the clinch.
Fokin misses with a double jab.
Onyx wants to clinch.
Onyx tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but Onyx slips the punch.
Onyx clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onyx can't find room to land a body shot as Fokin controls the action.
Fokin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Onyx tries to throw a body punch but Fokin avoids it by throwing Onyx back against the cage.
Onyx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fokin lands with a light punch inside.
Onyx throws a punch but it's blocked by Fokin.
Onyx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Fokin fails to land.
Onyx lands an elbow inside that Fokin shrugs off.
Fokin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Onyx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fokin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Onyx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Onyx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jascha Fokin.
Fokin blocks an uppercut.
Fokin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Onyx.
It looks like Jascha Fokin has been cut.
Fokin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Onyx misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Onyx has him pressed against the cage.
Fokin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fokin blocks a body shot from Onyx.
Fokin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fokin is trying to drag Onyx to the mat but Onyx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fokin blocks a body shot from Onyx.
Onyx working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Fokin.
Fokin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Fokin.
Fokin throws a head kick that misses.
Onyx avoids the head kick by Fokin.
Fokin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jascha Fokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onyx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Fokin misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin swats away the attempt to clinch by Onyx.
Onyx takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Onyx tries to close the distance and clinch but Fokin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Onyx avoids the head kick by Fokin.
Fokin shoots in for a takedown but Onyx shows good takedown defense.
Fokin throws a head kick that misses.
Fokin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fokin looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Fokin.
Fokin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Onyx.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin cracks Onyx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fokin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Onyx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jascha Fokin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fokin misses with a head kick.
Fokin throws a head kick but Onyx moves out of range.
Fokin throws a series of punches but Onyx moves out of range.
Fokin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin keeps the fight on the outside.
Fokin throws a head kick that misses.
Fokin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Onyx.
Fokin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Fokin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Onyx has Fokin up against the cage in a clinch.
Onyx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fokin's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin is trying to force a seperation but Onyx has the dominant position.
Fokin is breathing heavily.
Fokin blocking some punches.
Fokin working aggressively here.
Onyx tries a body shot but Fokin blocks it.
Onyx pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Onyx looking to stall.
Onyx goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onyx tries to work over Fokin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fokin working hard to break the clinch.
Onyx missing with knees to the body.
Onyx keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fokin's efforts to push away.
Onyx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fokin tries to circle away but Onyx has him pinned against the cage.
Fokin wants to get back to striking at distance but Onyx won't allow it.
Onyx misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
Fokin tries to break free but Onyx pushes him back against the cage.
Fokin can't break the clinch.
Fokin jumps guard and drags Onyx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Onyx preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Onyx has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fokin is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fokin trying to control the position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fokin looking for a sweep. Not yet Fokin, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jascha Fokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fokin loads up on a big right hand but Onyx slips the punch.
Onyx takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Onyx fails to land.
Fokin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fokin lands with a right hand.
Onyx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fokin.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. Onyx moves away and avoids it.
Fokin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Onyx dodges the punch combination from Fokin.
Fokin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Onyx was covering up waiting for the punch and Fokin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Onyx wants to get back to his feet but Fokin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin stops Onyx from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin stands up and beckons Onyx to join him on the feet.
Jascha Fokin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fokin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fokin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fokin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onyx did well to prevent Fokin getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin decides to stand up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fokin throws a right and a left that Onyx avoids nicely.
Onyx checks a leg kick nicely.
Jack Onyx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fokin throws a head kick but Onyx moves out of range.
Fokin lands a head shot.
Fokin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fokin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jascha Fokin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fokin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jascha Fokin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larson Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Kooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greenwood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Urge Overkill - Girl you'll be a woman soon. Kooch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise Against - The strenght to go on kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marlon Kooch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marlon Kooch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwood connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Greenwood misses its intended target.
Greenwood has closed the distance and engaged Kooch in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greenwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kooch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greenwood gets through Kooch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kooch is rocked!
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kooch is still on wobbly legs! Can Greenwood finish him?
Greenwood lands with a right to the head.
Greenwood stalling.
Kooch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greenwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kooch seems to have recovered his senses.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kooch looks gassed!
Greenwood digs a right hand underneath Kooch's ribcage. Kooch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenwood works on Kooch's body with a couple of short punches.
Greenwood is working Kooch over against the cage.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greenwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greenwood cracks Kooch with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwood just leaning against Kooch, taking a breather.
Kooch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Greenwood is leaning against Kooch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Greenwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Greenwood.
Greenwood slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
A bit of stalling here from Greenwood.
A right hook to the body lands for Greenwood.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greenwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Greenwood scores with a hook to the body.
Greenwood lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Greenwood leaning against his opponent.
Kooch misses with an elbow strike.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greenwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greenwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kooch takes a shot to the head.
Greenwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kooch.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwood.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
Greenwood lands a body shot.
Greenwood lands with a left to the head.
Greenwood effectively controlling the action here.
Greenwood has Kooch pressed against the cage, preventing Kooch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kooch is working for takedown but Greenwood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Larson Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Kooch.
A short body shot lands from Greenwood as the two fighters clinch.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kooch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greenwood leaning against his opponent.
Greenwood gets through Kooch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kooch jumps guard but Greenwood stands there with Kooch around his waist. Kooch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kooch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greenwood smiles and moves away.
Greenwood clinches up with Kooch and pushes him back against the cage.
Greenwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwood.
Kooch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greenwood walks away with a smile on his face. Kooch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greenwood cracks Kooch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kooch takes one to the chin there.
Greenwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kooch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Greenwood.
Kooch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greenwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood misses with a hook. Kooch ducked under it nicely.
Greenwood misses with the combination.
Greenwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kooch's head.
Greenwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kooch's shoulder, as Kooch tries to avoid the shot.
Greenwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kooch is just out of range.
Greenwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenwood punishes Kooch's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kooch swivels and escapes.
Larson Greenwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greenwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kooch's hands.
Greenwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greenwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Greenwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Greenwood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kooch is looking to clinch but Greenwood is avoiding it.
Kooch moves in looking to clinch but Greenwood pushes him off.
Kooch walks into a straight right hand from Greenwood.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwood. That snapped Kooch's head back.
Kooch avoids the body shot from Greenwood.
Kooch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwood.
Greenwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greenwood throws the left hand but Kooch avoids the punch easily.
Greenwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Kooch dodges the punch combination from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenwood drives through and clinches with Kooch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kooch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greenwood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Greenwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kooch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greenwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Greenwood.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwood.
Greenwood pushes Kooch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
Greenwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Greenwood just leaning against Kooch, taking a breather.
Greenwood pushes Kooch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kooch tries to score a body lock takedown but Greenwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Larson Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Kooch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood lands a hook that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Greenwood is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood scores with a shot to the side of Kooch's head.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
Greenwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greenwood lands a right hand.
Greenwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kooch can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Greenwood.
Greenwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kooch wants to stall.
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greenwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greenwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
Larson Greenwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
Greenwood scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood is pushing Kooch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kooch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kooch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greenwood is keeping busy.
Greenwood works on Kooch's body with a couple of short punches.
Greenwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Greenwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greenwood is working Kooch over against the cage.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Greenwood.
Kooch wants a takedown but no success here.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Greenwood as the two fighters clinch.
Greenwood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Kooch being controlled against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwood lands a shot to the body.
Greenwood lands a body shot.
Greenwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Greenwood taking a breather.
Kooch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kooch wants a takedown but no success here.
Greenwood lands a right hand.
Greenwood lands an uppercut.
Greenwood is pressed up against the cage. Kooch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greenwood down to the mat. Greenwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kooch throws a series of punches but Greenwood avoids them all with ease.
Greenwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Greenwood lands a two punch combo.
Greenwood throws a series of punches but Kooch avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kooch shoots in for a double leg but Greenwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greenwood with a hook.
Greenwood missing with a left hand there. Kooch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Greenwood dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Greenwood scores with a body shot.
Greenwood throws a lazy right hand but Kooch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kooch avoids the body shot from Greenwood.
A jab from Greenwood misses.
Kooch wants to clinch
and Greenwood counters with a straight right hand.
Greenwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kooch ducks under a wild hook from Greenwood.
A punch lands to the side of Kooch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kooch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greenwood tries to avoid it but Kooch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greenwood to the ground. Greenwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kooch tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greenwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Greenwood wants to land a leg kick but Kooch is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood gets a clinch.
Kooch looking to throw knees to the head but Greenwood is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Greenwood.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greenwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a left to the head.
Kooch stalling in the clinch but Greenwood improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greenwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kooch.
A right hand to the body from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kooch missing with knees to the body.
Greenwood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greenwood cracks Kooch with a nice body shot.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greenwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greenwood avoids it.
Kooch wants to break free but Greenwood has control.
Kooch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greenwood has him pressed against the cage.
Greenwood stalling.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koochs head.
Kooch throws an elbow but it misses.
Greenwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kooch tries to pull guard but Greenwood won't allow it.
Larson Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Kooch.
Kooch takes a shot to the head.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greenwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenwood is stalling here.
Greenwood scores with a shot to the side of Kooch's head.
Greenwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greenwood stalling in the clinch.
Greenwood is working Kooch over against the cage.
Greenwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greenwood works on Kooch's body with a couple of short punches.
Greenwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Kooch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greenwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kooch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greenwood just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kooch backwards.
Kooch fails to pull guard.
Greenwood pushes Kooch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kooch takes a shot to the head.
Kooch wants to get back to striking at distance but Greenwood won't allow it.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kooch or not.
Greenwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greenwood.
A short right from Greenwood on the inside.
Greenwood gets through Kooch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Greenwood on the inside.
Kooch takes a shot to the head.
Greenwood pushes Kooch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greenwood lands with a light punch inside.
Greenwood cracks Kooch with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Greenwood.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwood.
Greenwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greenwood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood digs a right hand into Kooch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kooch's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenwood.
Kooch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greenwood gets through Kooch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greenwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kooch or not.
Greenwood scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood lands with a left to the head.
Marlon Kooch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Greenwood - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greenwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenwood digs a right hand underneath Kooch's ribcage. Kooch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greenwood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koochs head.
Larson Greenwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kooch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greenwood walks away with a smile on his face. Kooch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greenwood scores with a one two! Kooch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kooch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Greenwood connects with a nice looking jab.
Greenwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kooch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwood punishes Kooch's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Greenwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greenwood 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Greenwood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Drury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Pound!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drury thows a body shot but no joy.
Pound closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drury to the mat! Drury manages to get full guard.
Drury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Drury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drury pulls Pound in to control the position.
Drury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drury is looking for a triangle but Pound pushes his legs off easily.
Pound thows a big elbow that misses.
Pound stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drury trying to control the position.
Pound avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drury working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drury throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drury is looking for a triangle but Pound pushes his legs off easily.
Pound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drury is trying to control the position but Pound postures up.
Drury wants to sweep here but Pound controlling him for the moment.
Drury is breathing heavily.
Pound looking to pass the guard.
Drury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pound stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pound wants it to stay on the feet.
Drury shoots in but no luck this time.
Pound gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pound has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drury is trying to keep an underhook but Pound manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Drury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drury is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pound scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound wants to take a breather but Drury is having none of it.
Drury tries to get to full guard but Pound has control of the leg.
Pound takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pound wants to control but Drury is keeping him busy.
Drury tries to get to full guard but Pound has control of the leg.
Drury is not content to let Pound control the position.
Pound scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pound is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pound stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drury working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pound is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pound working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pound tries to free his leg and advance position but Drury is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pound tries to clinch up.
Pound shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Drury gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drury looking for a sweep. Not yet Drury, not yet.
Pound got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drury has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pound has managed to get both his arms back between Drury's legs - danger averted.
Pound is in close to Drury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pound postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pound has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drury to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pound is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drury pulls down on the head and he's put Pound to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mick Drury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bruens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bruens's choice of entrance music: River Below. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Paul Bruens enters the cage!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Bag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Bruens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bag circles away.
Bag clinches with his opponent.
Bag lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bag manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bag trying to keep a closed guard but Bruens is proving a slippery customer.
Bag is really struggling to control Bruens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bag 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.
Bag is controlling Bruens's posture.
Bag 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.
Bruens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag is controlling Bruens's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bruens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bruens dodges the punch combination from Bag.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bruens.
Bruens trying to control the position but Bag is working away.
Bruens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bag is trying to work for a sweep but Bruens has mounted him!
Bag tries to hold on but Bruens postures up.
Bag working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens content just to control the position here.
Bruens is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bag to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bag shrugs it off.
Bruens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bag wants to hold on but Bruens pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bag tries to reverse the position but Bruens maintains control.
Bag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bruens trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bruens working Bag over with strikes here.
Bag tries to hold on but Bruens pushes him away.
Bag taking shots to the head.
Bag is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bruens looking to secure an arm triangle but Bag defends it well.
Bruens landing punches.
Bruens lands a big shot there that rocks Bag but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag is looking to improve his position but Bruens isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bruens with a couple of short strikes.
Bruens looking to control but Bag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bag working to try and regain half guard.
Bruens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bruens with shots to the head and body - Bag looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bruens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Bag does no damage.
Bag lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruens shoots in and bounces Bag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bruens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bag looking for a sweep. Not yet Bag, not yet.
Bruens wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bag working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens stopping the sweep attempt from Bag.
Bag trying to control the position.
Bruens wants to pass the guard but Bag is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bruens slips a jab and a cross from Bag.
Bag looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bag swinging wildly here.
Bag fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bag decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bruens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bag won't allow Bruens to sweep him here.
Bag trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bruens is on top in guard.
Bruens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bag looking to control.
Bag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bruens slips nicely into half guard.
Bruens passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bruens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paul Bruens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruens lands with some strikes.
Bruens content just to control the position here.
Bruens landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruens controlling his opponent.
Bruens prevents Bag from getting the reversal.
Bruens looking to control but Bag is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruens lands a heavy elbow.
Bag tries to lock up and control but Bruens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bag bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bruens is trying to control the position but Bag postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bruens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bag counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bruens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bruens tries for a takedown but Bag circles away easily
and Bag counters with a takedown into side control.
Bag passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bruens!
Bruens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bag looking to control but Bruens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bag fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruens tries to hold on but Bag postures up.
Bruens is squirming around, avoiding Bag's attempts to control the action.
Bag is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bruens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bruens!
Bag looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bruens has picked Bag up and slammed him! Bag can't keep hold of the triangle and Bruens manages to pass to side control!
Bruens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bag tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruens trying to control the position but Bag is working away.
Bruens passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bag!
Bag tries to reverse the position but Bruens maintains control.
Bruens scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bag?
Bruens unloading with bombs!
Bruens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bag is looking to escape.
Bag tries to reverse the position but Bruens maintains control.
Bag in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bag can't escape the position.
Bag is squirming around, avoiding Bruens's attempts to control the action.
Bruens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Bag that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bag is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bruens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bruens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bag can't escape the position.
Bruens landing shots from mount.
Bruens tries to control but Bag wriggling away.
Bruens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bag kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bag keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bruens lands a big elbow.
Bruens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bag is trying desperately to improve position.
Dee Bag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bag is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bruens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bruens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bruens!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verno Ackhbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Verno Ackhbar!
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, Luke Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hilton tries to clinch but Ackhbar moves out of range.
Ackhbar clinches but Hilton breaks the clinch
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Ackhbar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ackhbar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ackhbar tries to clinch up
and Hilton counters with a nice body shot.
Ackhbar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ackhbar cracks Hilton with a good jab.
Ackhbar throws a series of punches but Hilton moves out of range.
Ackhbar clinches but Hilton breaks the clinch
and Hilton counters with a single leg into guard. Ackhbar didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton stops Ackhbar from standing up.
Hilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ackhbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackhbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton throwing strikes from guard but Ackhbar blocks nicely.
Ackhbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hilton.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hilton looking to sit in guard and control but Ackhbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ackhbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hilton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ackhbar leaves Hilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hilton misses the shot to the body.
Verno Ackhbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but Ackhbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hilton is defended easily by Ackhbar.
Ackhbar clinches up against the cage.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ackhbar has closed the distance and engaged Hilton in a clinch.
Ackhbar tries to break free but Hilton pushes him back against the cage.
Hilton avoids the elbow strike from Ackhbar, against the cage.
Ackhbar prevents Hilton from breaking the clinch.
Ackhbar pushes Hilton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ackhbar breaks from the clinch.
Hilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ackhbar is fending him off so far but Hilton persists. Nope, Ackhbar circles away and we're back to standing.
Verno Ackhbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hilton.
Ackhbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton slips a jab and a cross from Ackhbar.
Ackhbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Hilton circles away.
Ackhbar scores with a hook.
Ackhbar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ackhbar closes the distance but Hilton moves to the side
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilton misses with a straight right.
A combination from Ackhbar does no damage.
Verno Ackhbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ackhbar misses with a double jab.
Ackhbar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ackhbar tries to clinch
and Hilton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ackhbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ackhbar gets a clinch.
Hilton breaks from the clinch.
Ackhbar clinches but Hilton breaks the clinch
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ackhbar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. Ackhbar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ackhbar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ackhbar clinches but Hilton breaks the clinch
and Hilton counters with a huge left! Ackhbar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hilton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ackhbar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Hilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sabre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Lewis tries to clinch but Sabre moves out of range.
Daniel Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis cracks Sabre with a big right hand and Sabre goes down!
Sabre is rocked!
It looks like Feodore Sabre has been cut.
Sabre looks gassed!
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!
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabre is pulling down on Lewis's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis wants to stand but Sabre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sabre wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab by Lewis.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Sabre stops Lewis from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabre wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Sabre.
Sabre is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniel Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Sabre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Sabre is controlling the position.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis tries to bum rush Sabre with a series of wild strikes but Sabre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis lands a head shot.
Sabre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Nice combo by Lewis! Oh, that's hurt him - Sabre falls to the canvas and Lewis follows him into side control.
Sabre is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
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!
Sabre tries to improve position but can't.
Lewis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lewis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabre seems to have recovered his senses.
Lewis is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the action but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Lewis working the ground and pound.
Sabre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lewis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabre is refusing to be controlled, as Lewis sits in half guard.
Sabre trying to control here.
Lewis is keen to just control but Sabre is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis prevents Sabre from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feodore Sabre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lewis and Sabre goes tumbling to the canvas! Lewis follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Sabre is a slippery customer.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Sabre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sabre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Sabre wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lewis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is trying to improve his position.
Sabre working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabre controls the position.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Sabre drags him back down.
Sabre fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lewis sneaks back into half guard.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabre is breathing heavily.
Sabre won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Sabre won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sabre works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Sabre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
Sabre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lewis is trying to keep Sabre in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Sabre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sabre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis throws a right hand that Sabre ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabre also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Feodore Sabre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sabre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sabre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Sabre looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabre tries for a takedown but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
Lewis motions for Sabre to come forward. Lewis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sabre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sabre moves away from the strike by Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis works Sabre's body with a nice hook.
Sabre moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis throws a right hand that Sabre ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabre also avoids with ease.
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sabre doesn't seem bothered though.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabre can do to turn this around?
Sabre dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Sabre circles away.
Lewis sizes up Sabre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Feodore Sabre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabre misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabre keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabre slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
Lewis misses with the combination.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Sabre fails with a takedown attempt.
Lewis tries to bum rush Sabre with a series of wild strikes but Sabre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lewis as Sabre shoots in.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis gets caught flat footed, as Sabre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Lewis is trying to keep Sabre in close.
Daniel Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sabre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sabre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis pulls Sabre in close to his closed guard and prevents Sabre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sabre throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sabre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
184 lbs
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20
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
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, Michael Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Mullin keeps it at a distance.
Robertson walks into a straight right hand from Mullin.
Mullin moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
Robertson walks into a stiff left hand from Mullin.
Mullin lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
Robertson slips under a jab from Mullin.
A shot to de liver by Mullin. Beautiful body shot.
Robertson gets a clinch.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Mullin tries to circle away but Robertson has him pinned against the cage.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Mullin controls the action.
Mullin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robertson has Mullin pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Robertson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mullin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Robertson cracks Mullin with a nice body shot.
Robertson tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Mullin.
Robertson tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson digs a right hand into Mullin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mullin's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mullin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robertson digs a right hand underneath Mullin's ribcage. Mullin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullin.
Robertson stalling.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin lands with a light punch inside.
Mullin tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Mullin tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robertson as Mullin tries to tie him up.
Robertson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullins head.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Robertson lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robertson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
Mullin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mullin as Robertson tries to tie him up.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson stalling.
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Mullin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin misses with a body punch.
Mullin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Robertson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Mullin throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson throws a hook but Mullin avoids it easily.
Mullin ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Mullin throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mullin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robertson's head backwards.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Mullin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin scores with a body shot.
Mullin ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson 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.
Mullin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Mullin moved away.
Michael Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Mullin with a jab.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullin instigates a clinch.
Robertson tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Robertson back against the cage.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Mullin into the cage.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Mullin as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Robertson stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Robertson.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Mullin lands a body punch.
Robertson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Robertson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is stalling here.
The referee calls for Robertson to work.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullin avoids it.
Mullin is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullin.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson misses with a punch to the body.
Mullin looking to stall.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Robertson.
Robertson pushes Mullin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robertson up against the cage.
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.
Robertson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brian Robertson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robertson stalling the fight.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mullin fails to land.
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson tries to throw a body punch but Mullin avoids it by throwing Robertson back against the cage.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin lands with a right to the head.
Robertson trying to stall but Mullin improves his position.
Mullin tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Mullin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mullin takes a swing at Robertson's ribcage but misses.
Mullin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mullin to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice combination there by Mullin.
Robertson tries to bum rush Mullin with a series of wild strikes but Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson 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.
Mullin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robertson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mullin lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Mullin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mullin tries to clinch but Robertson moves away
and Robertson counters with a low kick, right behind Mullin 's knee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mullin!
Mullin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Mullin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robertson slips a jab from Mullin.
Robertson wants to slow Mullin down by chopping away at his legs.
Robertson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mullin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robertson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mullin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullin.
Robertson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Mullin misses.
Mullin misses with a body punch
and Robertson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mullin's knee momentarily.
A nice combination there by Mullin.
Mullin swinging wildly here.
Mullin moves out of range as Robertson strikes.
A cross from Robertson lands.
Robertson tries to clinch up
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin misses with a looping left.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Robertson tried to score with a low kick but Mullin checks it.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Mullin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Mullin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mullin swinging wildly here.
Robertson misses with a hook to the body
and Mullin counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Mullin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Mullin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mullin lands with a nice combination. Robertson backs away looking to recover.
Mullin scores with a nice head shot.
Mullin 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.
Mullin misses with the combination.
Mullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson looks to land a body kick but Mullin moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mullin momentarily.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Mullin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mullin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mullin 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mullin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes into the arena with m.o.v.e - around the world blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: Converge - No Heroes. Jackson Faber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Ward's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Ward!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward lands a two punch combo.
Faber clinches up with Ward and pushes him back against the cage.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Faber works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Faber has Ward pushed against the cage.
Faber lands with a left to the head.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Faber.
Stalling in the clinch from Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Faber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
Faber lands a shot to the body.
Faber is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
Faber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faber lands a nice knee to the body.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Faber.
Faber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber is working Ward over against the cage.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
Faber scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
Faber lands a shot to the body.
Faber manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ward wants to break free but Faber has control.
Faber is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a body shot.
Faber prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Faber lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
Faber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Faber works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
A body shot lands from Faber.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faber.
Faber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faber lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
Faber is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
Ward is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Faber as the two fighters clinch.
Ward tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
Faber landing knees to the body.
Ward tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Faber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faber scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Faber.
Good body shot from Faber.
Faber slows down the pace here.
Faber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Faber.
Faber prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Faber works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Ward throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Faber 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.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber cracks Ward with a nice body shot.
Faber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Faber - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faber pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Faber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faber cracks Ward with a nice body shot.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ward tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
Nice body punch from Faber.
A bit of stalling here from Faber.
Ward wants to break free but Faber has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is struggling to control the position.
Faber is working Ward over against the cage.
Faber lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ward is trying to break free.
Faber digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faber is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a body shot.
Faber stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Faber as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Faber.
Faber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
Faber lands an uppercut.
Faber scores with a hook to the body.
Faber has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
A body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a knee to the head.
Faber presses Ward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Faber.
Faber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Faber is controlling him.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ward takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ward tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber lands with a short shot to the head.
Faber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faber is stalling here.
Ward tries to circle away but Faber has him pinned against the cage.
Faber slows down the pace here.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faber throws a head punch that misses.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward wants to break free but Faber has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Faber.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faber keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Faber 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!
Faber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faber.
Faber throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faber misses with an uppercut.
Jack Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ward's calf.
Faber throws a lazy right hand but Ward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Ward does it's job there.
Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward wants to clinch
and Faber counters with an outside leg kick.
Faber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faber utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Faber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson Faber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber working Ward over with knees to the body.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Faber cracks Ward with a nice body shot.
Ward is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Faber.
Faber lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Faber lands a right hand.
Faber is pushing Ward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ward.
Faber prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward wants to break free but Faber has control.
Faber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
A right hand to the body from Faber.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faber dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Faber has the dominant position.
Faber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Faber avoiding damage.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
Faber digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Come on Faber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber with a knee to the head.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Faber.
Faber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faber keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Faber.
Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Faber.
Faber is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Faber has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faber lands a body shot.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Faber is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faber just leaning against Ward, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Faber.
Faber lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Faber.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faber digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Faber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ward or not.
Faber lands a nice knee to the body.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Faber pushes Ward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faber slows down the pace here.
Faber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
Faber lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.
Good body shot from Faber.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faber lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faber lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Faber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Faber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faber, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Faber!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quik Yin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Got A Feeling (lol :P). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quik Yin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crappler loads up on a big right hand but Yin slips the punch.
Yin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crappler throws a leg kick but Yin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crappler can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yin.
Crappler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yin is trying to defend but Crappler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crappler uses his free foot to push down on Yin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yin.
Crappler looking to finish with strikes here!
Crappler landing strikes from the mount and Yin is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yin tries to lock up and control but Crappler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crappler is pushing down on Yin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yin is fighting to maintain full guard but Crappler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crappler working the head and body with strikes.
Crappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yin's head.
Crappler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yin's head.
Crappler wants to free his trapped foot but Yin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crappler not doing much here.
Yin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crappler is looking for a kimura here.
Yin is looking for a sweep. Crappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crappler's guard.
Crappler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler trying to pass the guard but Yin defending well.
Yin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crappler.
Yin controlling the position well.
Yin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yin trying to hold on to Crappler's head to control him but Crappler postures up.
Yin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crappler thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Yin is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crappler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crappler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crappler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yin looks gassed!
Yin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crappler postures up in Yin's guard and throws a big left but Yin blocks it.
Crappler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Yin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Crappler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crappler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Yin keeps moving.
Yin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crappler is one step ahead there.
Yin keeping moving, preventing Crappler from controlling successfully.
Yin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crappler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crappler has Yin in his guard.
Yin is pushing down on Crappler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crappler is fighting to maintain full guard but Yin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crappler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Yin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Yin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Yin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Crappler is now in Yin's guard. A big mistake from Yin there, giving up the dominant position!
Yin is breathing heavily.
Yin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yin, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin keeping full guard, as Crappler tries to pass.
Yin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crappler is one step ahead there.
Crappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Yin keeps moving.
Yin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crappler's guard.
Yin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yin trying to control the position from guard on top but Crappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crappler trying to control the position.
Crappler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crappler avoids the attempt from Yin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Crappler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yin misses with a straight right.
Yin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crappler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crappler and Yin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crappler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Crappler!
Yin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler is trying desperately to improve position.
Crappler holds on for dear life.
Yin takes Crappler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Crappler is in trouble.
Yin biding his time, controlling Crappler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Will Yin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Crappler covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler tries to escape but Yin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yin wants to control but Crappler manages to buck him off and is now in Yin's guard! Nice work there by Crappler!
Crappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yin is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yin is on top in guard.
Yin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crappler is keeping the position for now.
King Crappler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yin wants to control from the top but Crappler keeps moving.
Yin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yin has gone for a leg lock! Crappler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yin's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yin is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crappler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quik Yin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crappler misses with a two punch combination.
Yin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crappler leaves Yin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crappler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crappler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yin.
Crappler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crappler throws out a leg kick but Yin moves out of range and Crappler only half commits.
Yin blocks a head kick by Crappler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crappler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yin's guard now.
Yin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crappler won't allow Yin to sweep him here.
Crappler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Yin keeps moving.
Crappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crappler wants to control from the top but Yin keeps moving.
Yin wants to sweep but no luck.
Yin trying to keep a closed guard but Crappler is proving a slippery customer.
Crappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crappler throws a right hand that Yin ducks under and follows up with a left that Yin also avoids with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Yin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yin fails with the takedown
and Crappler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King Crappler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quik Yin.
Crappler blocks a jab.
Crappler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crappler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crappler misses with a low kick.
Yin stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yin slips a straight right by Crappler.
No joy there for Crappler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crappler scores with a body shot.
Crappler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yin defends it nicely.
Yin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crappler.
Yin scores with a takedown into Crappler's guard.
Crappler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yin stalling away here and it's allowed Crappler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crappler keeping moving, preventing Yin from controlling successfully.
Yinis looking to pass into half guard but Crappler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crappler is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Crappler had his way with Quik Yin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crappler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yin swivels and escapes.
Crappler defending well as Yin loads up on a big left hand.
Crappler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Yin.
Crappler throws a sloppy head kick and Yin moves out of range easily.
Crappler lands with a shot to the body.
Crappler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yin momentarily.
Crappler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crappler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Yin throws a jab when Crappler was well out of range.
Crappler shoots and misses
and Yin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crappler won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin taking a breather here.
Yin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crappler keeps working.
Yin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Crappler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yin controlling the position.
Quik Yin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crappler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler is looking to regain half guard here but Yin keeps moving and retains side control.
Yin advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Crappler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Crappler!
Crappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crappler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King Crappler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crappler!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crappler is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quik Yin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crappler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Crappler!
King Crappler is the new light heavyweight champion!
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