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Sunday Night Carnage 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like a Hurricane. Lucas Samurai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Samurai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai fails with a takedown attempt.
Samurai tries to clinch up.
Lucas Samurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Samurai.
Samurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Samurai.
Skywalker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samurai shoots in looking for a takedown. Skywalker tries to sprawl out of it but Samurai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skywalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samurai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samurai somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai fails with the takedown.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Samurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Samurai also avoids with ease.
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Samurai looks gassed!
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
Skywalker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samurai.
Samurai fails to land the takedown.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that Samurai avoids nicely.
Skywalker misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Samurai shoots in.
Samurai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samurai.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Samurai avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Skywalker misses.
Samurai tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
Skywalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samurai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Samurai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Samurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker which made him look bad.
Skywalker works over Samurai's head and body with a nice combination.
Skywalker lands a two punch combo.
Skywalker tries to bum rush Samurai with a series of wild strikes but Samurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samurai shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skywalker works over Samurai's head and body with a nice combination.
Samurai fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker tries to bum rush Samurai with a series of wild strikes but Samurai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skywalker misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Samurai with that takedown attempt.
Samurai fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Samurai.
Samurai is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Samurai shoots in.
Samurai fails to land the takedown.
Samurai closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Samurai pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Samurai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samurai dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Samurai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Skywalker leaves Samurai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samurai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skywalker to score with a decent uppercut.
Samurai dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Samurai fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Samurai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker punishes Samurai's body with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Skywalker throws a right hand that Samurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Samurai also avoids with ease.
Samurai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Samurai.
Samurai misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a series of strikes. Samurai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samurai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Skywalker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Samurai.
Danga de danga de dang - Skywalker scores with a four punch combination!
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skywalker duly obliges.
Skywalker lands a jab-cross combination.
Samurai misses with a takedown
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Skywalker.
Jab by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samurai doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Samurai on that attempt.
Samurai tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker counters with a left and a right that stings Samurai.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Samurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skywalker.
Samurai with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skywalker throws a combination that misses
and Samurai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skywalker's guard.
Samurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker wants to stand and escape but Samurai is having none of it.
Samurai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Samurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skywalker wriggles free and stands up.
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.
Samurai misses with a double jab
and Skywalker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skywalker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samurai fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samurai shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot.
Samurai shoots and misses
enabling Skywalker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samurai has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Skywalker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Skywalker scores with a three punch combo!
Samurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas Samurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker throws a right and a left that Samurai avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Samurai on that attempt.
Skywalker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Skywalker scores with a four punch combination!
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samurai tries to clinch but Skywalker moves away
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samurai shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Skywalker lands with a nice combination. Samurai backs away looking to recover.
Skywalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samurai doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skywalker, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Conca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dario Conca!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Sawyer.
Conca tries to clinch up.
Conca throws a push kick but Sawyer slaps the foot to one side.
Conca moves out of range as Sawyer strikes.
Sawyer misses with a wild combination.
Sawyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Conca - that will leave a mark!
Sawyer moves out of range of the body kick from Conca.
Conca throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Conca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawyer misses with a two punch combination.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
Sawyer thows a body shot but no joy.
Sawyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Conca throws a head kick that misses.
Conca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sawyer if he has to take too many more of those.
Conca gets the takedown into side control.
Conca content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sawyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sawyer tries to get out of the position.
Conca tries for a kimura but Sawyer is defending well.
Conca is working to tighten is grip on Sawyer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sawyer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Conca is really squeezing tight and eventually Sawyer passes out! Conca breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dario Conca!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lecter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecter moves into range and clinches up with Emelianenko.
Lecter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Emelianenko can't get the takedown.
Lecter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelianenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Lecter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emelianenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Lecter.
Lecter shoots in and drives through. Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lecter.
Lecter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Lecter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lecter escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lecter!
Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lecter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lecter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lecter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emelianenko.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lecter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Lecter is keeping the position.
Lecter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter is retaining full guard.
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.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Lecter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko forces his way into half guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lecter's head.
Lecter tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Lecter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lecter is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lecter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lecter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lecter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Lecter won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lecter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Emelianenko.
Lecter lands an elbow.
Emelianenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lecter cracks Emelianenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Emelianenko is trying to improve his position.
Lecter working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Lecter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lecter counters with a takedown into side control.
Lecter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lecter's best efforts.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lecter defends it easily.
Lecter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lecter wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lecter stacks Emelianenko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lecter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lecter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lecter landing a few strikes.
Lecter scoring with punches and elbows.
Lecter has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Emelianenko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lecter yanks on the arm and Emelianenko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lecter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Lecter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Jaimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong has chosen I SHOT THE SHERIFF as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Jaimovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Chong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaimovich wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance.
Jaimovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaimovich throws a right hand that Chong ducks under and follows up with a left that Chong also avoids with ease.
Jaimovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaimovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dmitri Jaimovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaimovich tries to clinch but Chong is having none of it.
Jaimovich tries to clinch up.
Chong throws a leg kick which misses Jaimovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaimovich tries to avoid it.
Chong delivers a nice body kick.
Chong connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dmitri Jaimovich has been cut.
Jaimovich is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chong. Jaimovich shrugs it off though.
Chong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chong feints and then cracks Jaimovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaimovich down.
Good leg kick by Chong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaimovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chong closes the distance and pushes Jaimovich back into the cage.
Chong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaimovich up against the cage.
Chong lands a nice knee to the body.
Chong scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Chong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Chong to work.
Chong landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chong.
Chong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaimovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chong scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Chong.
Chong landing knees to the head.
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chong lands a knee to the head.
Chong with a knee to the head.
Chong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong scores with a knee to the head.
Chong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Chong is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaimovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chong closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Chong.
Chong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Jaimovich is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Chong.
Jaimovich tries to work over Chong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaimovich taking a breather.
Chong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaimovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chong obliges.
Chong prevents Jaimovich from breaking the clinch.
Chong misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaimovich being controlled against the cage.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaimovich backwards.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Jaimovich is blocking nicely.
Chong prevents Jaimovich from breaking the clinch.
Jaimovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chong is defending well for now.
Jaimovich can't break the clinch.
Chong lands a knee to the body.
Jaimovich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chong scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
Chong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chong lands a knee to the head.
Chong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chong scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaimovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaimovich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaimovich blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaimovich.
Jaimovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chong avoiding damage as Jaimovich throws knees to the body.
Chong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chong is stalling here.
Jaimovich taking a breather.
Chong misses with a knee to the head.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
Chong keeps control of Jaimovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaimovich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
Chong has Jaimovich pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chong misses with a knee to the head.
Jaimovich tries to break the clinch but Chong is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Jaimovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaimovich closes the distance but Chong moves to the side
and Chong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Jaimovich is blocking nicely.
Chong lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaimovich pushes Chong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaimovich's face.
Chong lands an elbow inside.
Jaimovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chong misses with an elbow strike.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Chong is controlling him.
Jaimovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaimovich breaks the clinch.
Chong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaimovich closes the distance but Chong moves to the side
and Chong counters with a nice body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaimovich closes the distance but Chong moves to the side
and Chong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaimovich misses with a double jab
and Chong moves into the clinch.
Chong misses with a knee strike.
Chong lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chong.
Chong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaimovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaimovich.
Jaimovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chong misses with a knee strike.
Jaimovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich is working Chong over against the cage.
Jaimovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chong stalling.
Jaimovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chong avoids it.
Jaimovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chong blocks a body shot from Jaimovich.
Jaimovich is looking to control Chong's arms but Chong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaimovich has his back to the cage.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but Jaimovich blocks with his arms.
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.
Jaimovich working hard to break the clinch.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaimovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaimovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Chong won't allow it.
Chong is looking to control Jaimovich's arms but Jaimovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chong has his back to the cage.
Jaimovich stalling in the clinch but Chong improves position.
Bob Chong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaimovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Chong keeps control of Jaimovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Still in the clinch, Jaimovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chong scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaimovich is looking to control Chong's arms but Chong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaimovich has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chong obliges.
Jaimovich wants to break free but Chong has control.
Chong has Jaimovich pressed against the cage, preventing Jaimovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaimovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong misses with a knee strike.
Chong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaimovich misses with a punch to the body.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but Jaimovich blocks with his arms.
Jaimovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaimovich managing to block the knees to the body from Chong.
Jaimovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chong has Jaimovich pressed against the cage, preventing Jaimovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
Chong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaimovich's face.
Chong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaimovich avoids it.
Jaimovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaimovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Chong tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaimovich avoids the damage to the body.
Jaimovich is trying to break the clinch but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chong.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Jaimovich is blocking nicely.
Chong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chong has Jaimovich pressed against the cage, preventing Jaimovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaimovich tries to break free but Chong pushes him back against the cage.
Chong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaimovich avoids it.
Jaimovich tries to break the clinch but Chong is controlling the position.
Jaimovich tries to stall but Chong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaimovich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaimovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chong is defending well for now.
Chong controlling the action here for a moment.
Jaimovich throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Chong to work.
Chong connects with a knee to the head.
Jaimovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Chong has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Jaimovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaimovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chong lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaimovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chong counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaimovich misses with the combination.
Chong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chong.
Jaimovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chong!
Chong takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chong.
Chong lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaimovich won't want to take too many of those.
Chong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaimovich's face.
Chong with a knee to the head.
Chong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chong obliges.
Chong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaimovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaimovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chong connects with a knee to the head.
Jaimovich has had enough of the clinch but Chong keeps him there for the moment.
Jaimovich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Jaimovich is blocking nicely.
Chong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jaimovich stalling in the clinch but Chong improves position.
Chong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaimovich's face.
Jaimovich tries to circle away but Chong has him pinned against the cage.
Jaimovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaimovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaimovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but Jaimovich blocks with his arms.
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.
Jaimovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Chong.
Chong managing to block the knees to the body from Jaimovich.
Jaimovich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaimovich misses with a knee to the head.
Chong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich stalling in the clinch but Chong improves position.
Chong scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaimovich can't find room to land a body shot as Chong controls the action.
Chong scores with a knee to the head.
Chong is stalling here.
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chong looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chong.
Jaimovich missing with knees to the body.
Chong leaning against his opponent.
Chong tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaimovich avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jaimovich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaimovich trying to land knees to the body.
Jaimovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaimovich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaimovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chong lands a knee to the body.
Jaimovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaimovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chong misses with a knee strike.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
Chong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chong.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
Chong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaimovich in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaimovich blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaimovich wants to break free but Chong has control.
Chong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaimovich blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaimovich avoiding damage as Chong throws knees to the body.
Chong avoids the elbow strike from Jaimovich, against the cage.
Jaimovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Chong won't allow it.
Chong connects with a knee to the head.
Chong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaimovich is trying to stall.
Chong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jaimovich tries a body shot but Chong blocks it.
Chong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaimovich working hard to break the clinch.
Jaimovich is trying to break free.
Chong landing knees to the head.
Chong misses with a punch to the body.
Chong keeps control of Jaimovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chong trying to land knees to the body.
Jaimovich tries to land knees in the clinch but Chong avoids the damage to the body.
Jaimovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dmitri Jaimovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Chong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Chong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Chong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Beaudrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Beaudrey has chosen Behemoth: Ov Fire And The Void as his entrance music. Dustin Beaudrey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Beaudrey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudrey throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beaudrey!
Michaels prevents Beaudrey from getting the reversal.
Beaudrey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the head.
Beaudrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels tries to control but Beaudrey wriggling away.
Beaudrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beaudrey is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beaudrey is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels takes Beaudrey's back.
Beaudrey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudrey is trying to break free.
Michaels connects with a big shot to the side of Beaudrey's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Michaels's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Michaels looking for the choke but no joy.
Beaudrey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michaels.
Michaels is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beaudrey is defending well though. Michaels let's go of the attempt for now.
Michaels thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Michaels tries to keep control of the position but Beaudrey is staying busy.
Michaels is persistently looking for the submission but Beaudrey is defending it well.
Michaels doesn't have the hooks in and Beaudrey manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudrey trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beaudrey throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels has a closed guard, preventing Beaudrey from standing up.
Beaudrey distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels 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.
Beaudrey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beaudrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michaels forces his way into half guard.
Michaels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beaudrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michaels.
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beaudrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Michaels trying to control the action but Beaudrey is working from the bottom.
Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels thows a huge punch but Beaudrey dodges it nicely.
Beaudrey tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Beaudrey is trying to stand.
Beaudrey wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy.
Beaudrey is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beaudrey throws Michaels to one side and escapes!
Beaudrey slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaudrey moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beaudrey throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beaudrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beaudrey lands with a right hand.
Beaudrey misses with a double jab.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michaels swings for the body but Beaudrey moves out of range.
Michaels works Beaudrey's body with a nice hook.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beaudrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beaudrey is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Michaels works his foot free and advances to mount.
Michaels is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Michaels!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate has chosen Diamonds Aren't Forever as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Tate!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson dives in and grabs Tate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tate pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Tate throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
Tate forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tate's brow.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Tate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Tate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Tate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tate walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Tate.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Tate.
Tate cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Tate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tate clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tate tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tate is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tate scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Tate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Tate avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tate.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Tate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Tate blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Tate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate controlling the action here for a moment.
Tate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tate taking a breather.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Tate.
Tate lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tate.
Johnson jumps guard but Tate stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate.
Tate lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
A knee to the head by Tate.
Tate pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tate lands a nice uppercut.
Tate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Tate lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Tate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is trying to drag Tate to the mat but Tate just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tate avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Tate.
A bit of stalling here from Tate.
Tate blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Tate scores with a hook to the body.
Tate putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tate takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tate lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tate has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Tate blocks with his arms.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Tate effectively controlling the action here.
Tate landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Tate.
Tate slips a jab from Johnson.
Tate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tate scores with a punch to the head.
Tate moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tate lands with a short shot to the head.
Tate leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Tate is controlling him.
Tate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Tate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tate counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tate avoids it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tate walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tate scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate moves out of range of the strikes.
Tate closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tate walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws a jab when Tate was well out of range.
Tate throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tate delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tate.
Tate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tate.
Tate throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson is rocked!
Tate lands with a right and another and another! Johnson is in big trouble! Tate lands again and this time it's lights out for Johnson! A quality knockout there for Tate.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Tate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urpo Muilu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urpo Muilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muilu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Urpo Muilu has been cut.
Shane Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Muilu.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muilu sprawls well. Muilu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muilu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Muilu wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muilu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Muilu moved out of range nicely.
Muilu slips under a jab.
Hunter jabs at Muilu's body.
Muilu closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu is pressed up against the cage. Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muilu down to the mat. Muilu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muilu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muilu slips under a jab from Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Muilu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Hunter.
Muilu moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Muilu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Muilu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Muilu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muilu is working Hunter over against the cage.
Muilu lands a shot to the body.
Muilu lands a knee to the head.
Muilu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Muilu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Muilu lands with a light punch inside.
Muilu tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu is working Hunter over against the cage.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muilu digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Muilu.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muilu smiles and moves away.
Muilu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Muilu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Muilu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muilu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muilu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muilu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Muilu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muilu.
Nice defenses there by Muilu.
Muilu pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Muilu.
Hunter letting Muilu take a breather here.
Muilu manages to break the clinch.
Muilu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Muilu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muilu on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Muilu tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muilu moves away.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muilu.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
Hunter dives in and grabs Muilu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muilu pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.
Muilu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Muilu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu misses with a body punch.
Muilu tries to land a knee to the head but Hunter blocks with his arms.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Muilu.
Muilu misses with a body punch.
Muilu landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Muilu sprawls well initially but Hunter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Muilu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muilu is looking to escape.
Hunter is trying to control. Muilu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muilu is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muilu wants to get back to his feet.
Muilu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muilu manages to avoid it.
Muilu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Muilu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter takes a swing at Muilu's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Muilu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Muilu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muilu avoids it really well and circles away.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook but Muilu blocks it.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter throws a body punch but Muilu moves out of range.
Muilu forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Nice body punch from Muilu - that landed with a thud.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muilu lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Muilu.
Muilu lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muilu just leaning against Hunter, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Muilu.
Muilu lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Muilu tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Muilu.
Muilu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muilu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muilu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Muilu.
Muilu lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu is working Hunter over against the cage.
Muilu controlling the action here for a moment.
Muilu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muilu pushes Hunter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muilu is pushing Hunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Muilu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muilu lands a body punch.
Muilu lands a nice shot to the body.
Muilu lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu is working Hunter over against the cage.
Muilu lands with a light punch inside.
Muilu taking a breather.
Muilu has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Muilu lands a body shot.
Muilu misses with a body punch.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Muilu.
Muilu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muilu smiles and moves away.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urpo Muilu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
That's time! Muilu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Muilu moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Muilu tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Muilu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muilu moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muilu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muilu staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muilu clinches with his opponent.
Muilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muilu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hunter to the mat. Hunter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Muilu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.
Hunter controls Muilu momentarily but Muilu frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Muilu defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muilu is stalling in the full guard.
Muilu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunter is proving hard to escape from.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Muilu stands and steps away. Hunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Muilu ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Muilu.
Muilu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Muilu pushes Hunter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muilu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muilu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muilu gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Urpo Muilu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Hunter.
Muilu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muilu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hunter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Muilu.
Muilu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Muilu crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muilu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Muilu.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muilu.
Hunter dives in and grabs Muilu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muilu pushes down on Hunter's head and hops out.
Hunter throws the left hand but Muilu avoids the punch easily.
Muilu closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Muilu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Urpo Muilu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muilu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muilu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muilu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Muilu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Muilu lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
Muilu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muilu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
Hunter managing to block the knees to the body from Muilu.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muilu.
A left hand lands to the body for Muilu.
Muilu digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muilu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muilu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urpo Muilu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muilu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urpo Muilu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - Leer aber Techno. Dole has chosen Don't Speak by Eagles of Death Metal as his entrance music. Bob Dole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Perry!
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, Bob Dole!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dole stuffs the takedown.
Dole scores with a jab. Perry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Perry throws an elbow but Dole slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dole, who protects the arm well.
Perry throws an elbow but Dole slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dole is trying to stand back up but Perry is controlling him
Perry is looking for a kimura here.
Perry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dole's head.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dole defending well though.
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.
Dole moves into full guard.
Perry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perry has gone for a leg lock! Dole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Perry's guard.
Perry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dole is aware though and is defending well.
Perry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perry is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking for a guillotine here but Dole defends easily.
Perry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perry 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.
Perry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dole trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Perry has a closed guard, preventing Dole from standing up.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dole passes into half guard.
Dole decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Dole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry fails to land the takedown.
Dole loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Dole throws a big shot that misses.
Dole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dole scores with a body shot.
Perry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Dole.
Dole instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dole has closed the distance and engaged Perry in a clinch.
Dole breaks from the clinch.
Perry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perry gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perry misses with a takedown
and Dole counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Dole.
Dole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perry. Perry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dole scores with a jab to the head.
Dole lands a right hook to the body.
Dole thumps Perry with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dole scores with a hook.
Dole jabs Perry right on the nose. Perry blinks but takes it well.
Perry is rocked!
Dole connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Perry to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Dole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Dole!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Suarez (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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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suarez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuklinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuklinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski has Suarez pressed against the cage, preventing Suarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuklinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuklinski has Suarez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Suarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuklinski is working for takedown but Suarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuklinski or not.
Suarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuklinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suarez's efforts to push away.
Kuklinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Suarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez cracks Kuklinski with a nice body shot.
Kuklinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Suarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Kuklinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Suarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suarez breaks the clinch.
Alejandro Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Suarez misses with the combination.
Suarez misses with a hook. Kuklinski ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Suarez.
Kuklinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuklinski tries to clinch but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Kuklinski avoids them all with ease.
Kuklinski tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
Suarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuklinski slips a jab from Suarez.
Danga de danga de dang - Suarez scores with a four punch combination!
Kuklinski fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuklinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuklinski wants to clinch.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.
Suarez misses with a straight left.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez throws a nice looking combination but Kuklinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuklinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuklinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Suarez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Kuklinski slips the punch.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinski manages to avoid it.
Kuklinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Kuklinski slips the punch.
Kuklinski slips a straight right by Suarez.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuklinski shoots in for a double leg but Suarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuklinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez throws a right and a left that Kuklinski avoids nicely.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Kuklinski shoots for a takedown but Suarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez looks to land a combination. Kuklinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Kuklinski shoots in and drives through. Suarez sprawls well.
Suarez works over Kuklinski's head and body with a nice combination.
Alejandro Suarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuklinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.
Suarez lands a right hook to the body.
Suarez misses the jab.
Kuklinski tries for a takedown but Suarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuklinski manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Suarez.
Suarez lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Suarez 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.
Suarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suarez misses the jab.
Kuklinski moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuklinski.
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
Kuklinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suarez prevents it.
Kuklinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Suarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuklinski has double underhooks.
Kuklinski tries to pull guard but Suarez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuklinski pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuklinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suarez has managed to get both his arms back between Kuklinski's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suarez won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez wants to stand but Kuklinski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuklinski looking for a guillotine here but Suarez defends easily.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suarez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuklinski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suarez stacks Kuklinski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Suarez!
Kuklinski is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Suarez tries to stand but Kuklinski is controlling his head.
Kuklinski is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suarez lands the left hand.
Suarez looks to land a combination. Kuklinski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Suarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuklinski shoots in and bounces Suarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suarez dives on top into guard.
Kuklinski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suarez stalling.
Kuklinski wants to get back to his feet.
Kuklinski is not content to let Suarez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Kuklinski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suarez is aware though and is defending well.
Kuklinski has a closed guard, preventing Suarez from standing up.
Kuklinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suarez wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski thows a huge punch but Suarez dodges it nicely.
Alejandro Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Kuklinski stops Suarez from getting back to his feet.
Kuklinski throwing shots but Suarez is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Kuklinski there.
Kuklinski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuklinski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suarez is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuklinski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuklinski misses with a head shot. Suarez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Suarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Kuklinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suarez 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 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Suarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngaio Bealum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
166 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ngaio Bealum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster leaves Bealum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bealum did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Bealum defends it.
Bealum wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster wants to control but Bealum is keeping him busy.
Bealum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foster.
Foster trying to control but Bealum is working from the bottom.
Bealum pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bealum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster avoids the body shot from Bealum.
Bealum misses with a straight left.
Bealum misses with a wild combination.
Bealum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bealum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bealum fails with the takedown
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bealum's guard now.
Bealum keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Bealum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bealum pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Foster is working Bealum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bealum has control of Foster's left arm, preventing Foster from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bealum misses with a takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown. Bealum fights it but they end up in guard.
Jake Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ngaio Bealum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster postures up in Bealum's guard and throws a big left but Bealum blocks it.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bealum looking to control.
Bealum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bealum trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bealum wants to get back to his feet but Foster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bealum trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bealum tries for a takedown but Foster circles away easily
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bealum's guard now.
Bealum looks gassed!
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster prevents Bealum from getting back to his feet.
Foster wants to control from the top but Bealum keeps moving.
Foster stands and steps away. Bealum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bealum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bealum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bealum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster throws and elbow that misses. Bealum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by Bealum!
Bealum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bealum thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bealum distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bealum.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bealum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bealum's guard now.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bealum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bealum trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bealum throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bealum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bealum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bealum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bealum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bealum chips away with some ground and pound.
Foster wants to stand but Bealum is controlling the position.
Bealum landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bealum pushes Foster off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Bealum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bealum lands a slapping body shot.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bealum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foster shoots and misses
and Bealum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Bealum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Bealum throws a lazy head kick
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bealum is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Foster is trying to control. Bealum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jake Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bealum is trying to stand up here but Foster is controlling him well.
Bealum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum moves into full guard.
Bealum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bealum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Bealum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bealum throws a good cross that connects.
Foster works over Bealum's head and body with a nice combination.
Bealum dodges the punch combination from Foster.
A telegraphed right hand from Bealum misses the target.
Bealum throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Bealum looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Foster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foster lands in his opponent's guard.
Bealum wants to stand and escape but Foster is having none of it.
Foster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bealum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bealum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster postures up in Bealum's guard and throws a big left but Bealum blocks it.
Bealum wants to sweep but no luck.
Bealum is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Bealum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bealum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foster won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foster is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bealum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bealum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Bealum.
Bealum throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngaio Bealum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bealum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
Bealum throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Bealum lands a body shot.
Jake Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bealum shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bealum won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Foster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Foster is chipping away with strikes.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bealum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bealum dodges the ground and pound from Foster.
Foster working the ground and pound but Bealum is defending the strikes.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bealum bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Foster is pressing down on Bealum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bealum throwing strikes but missing.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bealum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster pushes Bealum off and gets back to his feet.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bealum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster working the ground and pound but Bealum is defending the strikes.
Bealum is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Bealum is working from the bottom.
Foster working away.
Bealum is trying to get back to his feet.
Bealum parries the strikes from Foster easily there. Foster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bealum to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bealum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bealum misses with a hook.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bealum clinches.
Bealum breaks the clinch.
Bealum scores with a sloppy right hand. Foster should have avoided that one.
Bealum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bealum shoots and misses
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bealum's guard now.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Bealum's brow.
Bealum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster pushing down on Bealum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bealum is looking to improve his position.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Bealum's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bealum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Bealum is working away.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bealum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bealum keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bealum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bealum lands a jab to the head.
Bealum tries to clinch up
and Foster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Bealum which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Bealum. That snapped Foster's head back.
Bealum gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bealum trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster wants to get up but he can't break Bealum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bealum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bealum prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bealum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bealum won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Bealum lands a couple of elbows.
Bealum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bealum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bealum connects with a couple of short punches.
Bealum chips away with some ground and pound.
Bealum scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foster trying to control the position.
Bealum thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bealum stops Foster from standing up.
Bealum chips away with some ground and pound.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bealum throws a body kick that misses.
Bealum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bealum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bealum stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bealum. That snapped Foster's head back.
Good exchange - Bealum coming out on top.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Ngaio Bealum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bealum fails with a takedown attempt.
Bealum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Bealum holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bealum moves into full guard.
Foster postures up in Bealum's guard and throws a big left but Bealum blocks it.
Bealum controlling Foster's posture.
Bealum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster preventing the sweep.
Foster landing with the ground and pound.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bealum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Bealum blocks nicely.
Foster throws a strike but Bealum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bealum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngaio Bealum dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bealum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bealum.
Foster works over Bealum's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Bealum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Bealum getting side control.
Foster is trying to control but can't.
Bealum throwing shots but Foster is blocking nicely.
Bealum working the head and body with strikes.
Foster keeping control of the position.
Bealum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Bealum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bealum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bealum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is refusing to be controlled, as Bealum sits in half guard.
Bealum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bealum works over Foster with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foster tries to get out of the position.
Foster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bealum wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Bealum throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bealum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Foster taking shots to the head.
Foster is trying to escape the mount.
Bealum landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bealum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bealum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Foster?
Bealum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bealum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foster is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bealum is landing with some decent strikes but Foster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bealum trying to control but Foster is having none of it.
Foster tries to hold on but Bealum postures up.
Bealum lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Foster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bealum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bealum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
Foster is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to hold on but Bealum pushes him away.
Bealum lands a big elbow.
Bealum working Foster over with strikes here.
Foster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bealum landing punches.
Bealum is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster is in a horrible position here. Bealum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bealum landing strikes from the mount and Foster is in trouble!
Foster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bealum is working away from the top position though.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bealum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngaio Bealum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bealum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngaio Bealum! Ngaio Bealum retains his lightweight title!
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