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CONFLICT LXI on PPV (LA) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Ferrigno - just one landing.
Ferrigno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Africanus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrigno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferrigno swinging wildly here.
Ferrigno works the jab nicely.
A combination from Ferrigno does no damage.
A slow jab from Africanus misses its intended target.
Ferrigno lands a head shot.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
Ferrigno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Africanus circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrigno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Africanus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno works over Africanus's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno fails to land with a series of punches.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Africanus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Africanus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferrigno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrigno looks to land a combination but Africanus avoids it well.
Ferrigno ducks under a wild hook from Africanus.
Nice jab there from Ferrigno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Ferrigno has knocked Africanus down with a huge combo! Ferrigno steps away and waves a wobbly Africanus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Africanus slips a jab and a cross from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno sends Africanus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ferrigno is motioning to the referee to let Africanus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Africanus is rocked!
Ferrigno lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Africanus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ferrigno dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Ferrigno!
After the big win, Lou Ferrigno made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kaos Inc Streetwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruhara Hatake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Unigu Rege's chin.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uruhara Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rege looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rege with a poor takedown
and Hatake counters with a head kick that drops Rege to the mat! Rege scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rege is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rege to score with a decent uppercut.
Rege is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatake finish him?
Rege closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatake circles away.
Rege darts in trying to clinch
and Hatake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hatake looking to pass the guard.
Rege can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hatake controls the pace.
Rege looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatake wanted to stand there but Rege had control of the position.
Rege seems to have recovered his senses.
Rege is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatake trying to control but Rege is working from the bottom.
Rege is pulling down on Hatake's head to control his posture.
Hatake wants to pass the guard but Rege is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rege works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rege working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hatake throws a head kick that misses.
Hatake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatake keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatake moves into the clinch.
Rege tries to score a body lock takedown but Hatake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Uruhara Hatake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unigu Rege.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rege jumps guard and drags Hatake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rege told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rege can't keep his opponent in guard - Hatake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hatake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rege keeps working.
Hatake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hatake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rege defending well though.
Rege keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hatake prevents Rege from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege is trying to maintain the position but Hatake is very close to passing his half guard.
Rege is defending against the submission attempts here by Hatake.
Rege is looking to control Hatake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rege avoid being mounted?
Rege is looking for a sweep. Hatake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hatake is looking for a kimura here.
Hatake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rege tries to get to full guard but Hatake has control of the leg.
Hatake trying to control from half guard but Rege is working away.
Hatake trying to pass the guard but Rege defending well.
Hatake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hatake wants to work for an arm triangle but Rege is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rege tries to get to full guard but Hatake has control of the leg.
Hatake stalling away here and it's allowed Rege to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uruhara Hatake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rege misses with a hook. Hatake ducked under it nicely.
Hatake just misses with a punch to the body.
Rege takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rege enables Hatake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rege manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hatake 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.
Rege controls Hatake momentarily but Hatake frees himself.
Rege pulls Hatake in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rege swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Unigu Rege wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hatake stuffs the takedown attempt from Rege. Rege gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatake clinches up against the cage.
Rege fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatake has Rege pressed against the cage, preventing Rege from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rege jumps guard.
Rege doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rege is trying to control the position but Hatake postures up.
Hatake gets to his feet - Rege follows without any prompting.
Hatake fails to land the takedown.
Rege throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rege throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatake.
Unigu Rege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rege tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatake was well out of range. Poor timing from Rege.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatake circles away.
Hatake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rege forces Hatake back against the cage and clinches.
Rege throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rege breaks from the clinch.
Rege wants to clinch up but Hatake keeps it at a distance.
Hatake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rege is fending him off so far but Hatake persists. Nope, Rege circles away and we're back to standing.
Rege shoots in for a double leg but Hatake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rege sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rege throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rege wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake throws a head kick but Rege moves out of range.
Rege tries to clinch but Hatake is having none of it.
Rege displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rege has managed to clinch.
Hatake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uruhara Hatake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rege scores with a punch to the head.
Rege looking to score a takedown here. Hatake is defending well but Rege drives through and ends up in Hatake's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Unigu Rege will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rege tries to clinch but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uruhara Hatake is winning the standup battle so far.
Rege clinches.
Rege is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hatake to keep the fight standing.
Rege drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hatake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hatake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rege's head.
It looks like Unigu Rege has been cut.
Hatake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rege tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rege misses with a takedown attempt - Hatake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uruhara Hatake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unigu Rege.
Hatake lands a head kick. Rege smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatake fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatake throws a head kick but Rege moves out of range.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatake as he avoids it easily.
Hatake clinches with his opponent.
Rege has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hatake has Rege pushed against the cage.
Rege wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatake.
Rege gets underhooks to prevent Hatake's takedown attempt.
Rege changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hatake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hatake swinging wildly here.
Hatake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatake.
Hatake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rege tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rege tightens his grip and picks Hatake up, before dumping him to the ground. Hatake manages to land in guard.
Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rege trying to control but Hatake is working from the bottom.
Hatake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hatake wants to sweep here but Rege controlling him for the moment.
Hatake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rege frees his head nicely. Oh but Hatake has switched to an armbar! Rege is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Uruhara Hatake!
An out of breath Uruhara Hatake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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151 lbs
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155 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Trager!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trager darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Trager into the cage.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trager just stands there and leans against the cage.
White tries a knee to the head but Trager blocks it.
Trager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trager shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trager throwing strikes but missing.
Trager stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Trager postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trager is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Trager has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trager in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Trager!
A relieved looking Alex Trager thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Danny White was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. I'm confident this fight will be ruled a 'no-contest' after my opponent here tests positive for drugs.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes into the arena with Die for Metal blaring out of the sound system. Combat Jack 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack missing with a left hand there. Moh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moh blocks a head kick by Jack.
Moh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jack on his heels. He'll look to pass Jack's guard now, I'm sure.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jack keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Jack pulls Moh in close to prevent any damage.
Jack keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
Moh wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack misses with a low kick as Moh jumps back.
Moh checks a low kick from Jack.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack motions for Moh to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moh throws a big shot that misses.
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Moh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moh pulls guard successfully.
Jack stopping the sweep attempt from Moh.
Moh trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moh is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Moh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moh's head.
It looks like Tat Moh has been cut.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Moh is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moh.
Tat Moh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Moh blocks it.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Moh avoids the damage to the body.
Moh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh is trying to pull guard but Jack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moh throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moh misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jack.
Moh leaning against his opponent.
Jack tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moh is defending well for now.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moh scores with a shot to the side of Jack's head.
Moh lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Jack has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moh avoiding damage as Jack throws knees to the body.
Moh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Moh down.
Moh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and Moh settles back down.
Moh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack misses with a leg kick
and Moh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jack trying to control but Moh postures up.
Moh prevents Jack from improving his position.
Moh 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack is trying is best to control the position here.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Moh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jack trying to control but Moh postures up.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Moh wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Jack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Jack is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack.
Moh throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Jack connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jack avoids the head kick by Moh.
That kick from Moh tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moh has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moh throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Moh avoids the damage to the body.
Moh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Moh blocks with his arms.
Moh tries to pull guard but Jack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jack unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Combat Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Moh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Moh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jack is defending well.
Moh managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Moh tries to pull guard but Jack holds him up against the cage and eventually Moh drops back down to his feet.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moh backwards.
Moh is working for takedown but Jack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Combat Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moh misses with a low kick.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack is looking to wear down Moh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh avoids the head kick by Jack.
Moh has managed to clinch.
Moh has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Moh misses with the head strike.
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!
Moh is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Moh into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Moh.
Moh tries to pull guard but Jack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moh tries to pull guard but Jack holds him up against the cage and eventually Moh drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Moh controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tat Moh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Moh slips the punch.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tat Moh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack pushes Moh up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack scores a nice knee to the body.
Moh prevents a body shot from Jack.
Moh looking for a takedown.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Moh is blocking nicely.
Moh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack lands a body punch.
Moh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jack lands a knee to the head.
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!
Moh tries to stall but Jack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jack lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack with a knee to the head.
Moh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moh's elbow.
Moh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack to keep the fight standing.
Jack crunches a lovely knee into Moh's ribcage.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Moh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack blocks a body shot from Moh.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt.
Combat Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Moh.
Jack 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!
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Moh blocks it.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Moh controls the action.
Jack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moh avoids it.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Moh controls the action.
Jack tries a body shot but Moh blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moh.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Moh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moh blocks an uppercut.
Moh lands a right hand.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Moh blocks with his arms.
Combat Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack scores a nice knee to the body.
Jack lands a good knee to the midsection. Moh won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moh blocks it with crossed arms.
Moh managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moh managing to block the knees to the body from Jack.
Jack connects with a knee to the head.
Moh tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
The referee calls for Moh to work.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack misses with the head strike.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Moh controls the action.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Moh is blocking nicely.
Moh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Combat Jack has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a knee to the head.
Moh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jack prevents a body shot from Moh.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
Jack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moh's face.
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!
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moh's elbow.
A short right from Jack on the inside.
Moh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack to keep the fight standing.
Moh jumps guard but Jack stands there with Moh around his waist. Moh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack tries to land a knee to the head but Moh blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moh jumps guard.
Jack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moh's head.
Moh is trying to control the position but Jack postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Combat Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tat Moh!
Post fight, Tat Moh stared into the camera and said 'Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When the Saints Go Marching In. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gennaro Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso misses with a takedown
and St Andre counters with a straight right hand.
St Andre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
St Andre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gattuso's sensitive parts.
Gattuso takes a swing at St Andre's ribcage but misses.
St Andre throws a one two combo.
Gattuso avoids the body shot from St Andre.
St Andre throws a chopping leg kick but Gattuso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gattuso has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
St Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Gattuso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Andre throws a body shot but no joy.
St Andre misses with a straight right.
Gattuso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Andre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gattuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Andre.
St Andre misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre walks into a straight right hand from Gattuso.
Gattuso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming St Andre to the mat! St Andre manages to get full guard.
Gattuso throws a strike but St Andre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Andre wants to control from the top but Gattuso keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from St Andre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
St Andre looking to pass the guard.
Gattuso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St Andre controls the pace.
Gattuso keeping full guard, as St Andre tries to pass.
Gattuso trying to keep a closed guard but St Andre is proving a slippery customer.
St Andre trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benjamin St Andre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Good leg kick by St Andre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso scores with a nice strike.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown but St Andre shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin St Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaro Gattuso.
St Andre throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Andre misses with a low kick.
St Andre moves away from the strike by Gattuso.
Benjamin St Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Andre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
St Andre lands with a slapping head kick.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Andre manages to avoid it.
St Andre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gattuso cracks St Andre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
St Andre scoring well with a low kick there.
St Andre misses with a low kick.
Gattuso misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Andre 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.
Gattuso is pushing down on St Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. St Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Gattuso has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Andre is looking for a sweep. Gattuso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gattuso is looking to advance position but St Andre won't allow it.
St Andre is looking to control Gattuso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Andre avoid being mounted?
Gattuso is working for a submission of some sort.
St Andre wants to control but Gattuso is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Andre wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is trying to control the action in half guard but St Andre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gattuso takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gattuso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso lands strikes from half guard.
Gattuso trying to advance position but St Andre counters by regaining guard.
Gattuso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gattuso cracks St Andre with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso trying to control but St Andre is working from the bottom.
Gattuso scoring with some ground and pound.
St Andre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gennaro Gattuso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Andre cracks Gattuso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
St Andre looks to land a body kick but Gattuso moved away.
Gattuso throws a series of punches but St Andre avoids them all with ease.
St Andre slips a jab and a cross from Gattuso.
St Andre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gattuso throws a hook but St Andre avoids it easily.
St Andre lands with a straight right. Gattuso didn't see that one coming.
Gattuso moves forwards but St Andre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
St Andre throws a good cross that connects.
St Andre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gattuso swings widly with a right hand
and St Andre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
St Andre misses with a hook. Gattuso ducked under it nicely.
Gattuso throws a series of punches but St Andre moves out of range.
St Andre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gattuso's head backwards.
Gattuso misses with a body shot.
Benjamin St Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gattuso.
Gattuso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gattuso showed some decent athleticism there.
Gattuso trying to work for an americana but St Andre has managed to regain full guard.
St Andre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but St Andre keeps moving.
Gattuso throwing strikes but missing.
St Andre has his hands on Gattuso's head, controlling the position.
St Andre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gattuso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Andre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gattuso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but St Andre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gattuso pushing down on St Andre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Andre pushes Gattuso off looking to stand but Gattuso dives back in and keeps control.
Gattuso trying to mount his opponent but St Andre defends it.
Gattuso is nestled in close to St Andre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gattuso prevents St Andre from improving his position.
St Andre actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St Andre actively working from the bottom here.
St Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
Gattuso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Andre trying to hold on to Gattuso's head to control him but Gattuso postures up.
Gattuso trying to pass the guard but St Andre defending well.
Gattuso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso seems to be looking for submissions.
St Andre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gattuso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
St Andre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gattuso winds up and cracks St Andre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Andre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gennaro Gattuso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gattuso, as that shot connected.
St Andre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gattuso.
St Andre misses with a looping left.
Gattuso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gattuso staying out of range there.
Gattuso misses with a double jab.
Gattuso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Andre but St Andre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Andre stalks Gattuso and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gattuso's face. Gattuso staggers backwards, shaken.
Gattuso scores with a jab to the jaw.
St Andre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gattuso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from St Andre - that will leave a mark!
Gattuso moves out of range as St Andre strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso loads up on a big right hand but St Andre slips the punch.
St Andre with a nice cross.
Gattuso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Gattuso with that takedown attempt.
Gattuso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Andre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gattuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Andre fakes the leg kick and cracks Gattuso in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Andre.
Gattuso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from St Andre.
Gattuso scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for St Andre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into St Andre's guard.
Gattuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gattuso got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Andre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gattuso has managed to get both his arms back between St Andre's legs - danger averted.
St Andre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gattuso wants to control from the top but St Andre keeps moving.
Gattuso got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Andre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gattuso has managed to get both his arms back between St Andre's legs - danger averted.
St Andre controls Gattuso momentarily but Gattuso frees himself.
Benjamin St Andre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gattuso postures up and lands a big shot to St Andre's brow.
Gattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but St Andre is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gattuso preventing the sweep.
Gattuso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gattuso trying to move into half guard but instead St Andre has managed to sweep!
St Andre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gennaro Gattuso has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gattuso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Andre is really struggling to control Gattuso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gattuso 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.
Gennaro Gattuso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gattuso trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Andre being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Benjamin St Andre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A big right from Gattuso misses.
St Andre throws a low kick, looking for Gattuso's leg but Gattuso calmly moves out of range.
St Andre misses with a head kick.
Gennaro Gattuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gattuso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Andre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Andre's guard now, I'm sure.
Gattuso trying to control but St Andre is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gattuso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Andre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benjamin St Andre.
I think Gattuso 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gennaro Gattuso!
A victorious Gennaro Gattuso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kert Nigobson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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222 lbs
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nigobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nigobson.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nigobson.
Nigobson throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nigobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nigobson avoids the head kick by Harris.
Nigobson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nigobson takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Nigobson misses with a straight left.
Nigobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nigobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nigobson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Nigobson saw it coming and moves away.
Nigobson misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Nigobson.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris cracks Nigobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nigobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nigobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nigobson swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Nigobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Nigobson is out of range.
Nigobson throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nigobson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nigobson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nigobson.
Nigobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Nigobson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nigobson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nigobson tries to move to mount but Harris blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to buck Nigobson off but Nigobson is having none of it.
Nigobson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harris some visible discomfort.
Nigobson in side control, throwing shots but Harris defends.
Nigobson working the ground and pound but Harris is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Harris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nigobson.
Nigobson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nigobson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nigobson is chipping away with strikes.
Harris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nigobson working the head with strikes.
Nigobson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nigobson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Nigobson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nigobson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nigobson controlling the position for now.
Nigobson moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Nigobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris cracks Nigobson with a solid left hand.
Nigobson 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.
Nigobson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris wants to control from the top but Nigobson keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nigobson wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Nigobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harris is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kert Nigobson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris throws a hook but Nigobson blocks it.
Nigobson misses with a head kick.
Nigobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nigobson takes one on the button.
Nigobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
A shot to the body from Harris misses
and Nigobson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nigobson works his way into full mount!
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nigobson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
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!
Nigobson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nigobson connects with a bit shot that sees Harris covering up! More strikes from Nigobson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nigobson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kert Nigobson!
Kert Nigobson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gibiatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Souljah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
148 lbs
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27
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Gibiatti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope avoids the body shot from Gibiatti.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Gibiatti moves out of range as Lamope throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lamope.
Lamope throws a body punch but Gibiatti moves out of range.
Lamope on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lamope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibiatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamope throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibiatti counters with a body kick.
Lamope throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Lamope - just one landing.
Lamope slips under a jab.
Gibiatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamope is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibiatti somewhat.
Gibiatti fails to land the takedown.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gibiatti.
A head kick from Gibiatti lands but Lamope takes it in his stride.
Lamope scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lamope.
Lamope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gibiatti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamope.
Gibiatti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lamope to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibiatti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamope's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gibiatti under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibiatti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamope is out of range and Gibiatti settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamope slips under a jab.
Gibiatti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamope swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamope lands with a shot to the body.
Gibiatti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a double jab.
Lamope takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lamope lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gibiatti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamope is fending him off so far but Gibiatti persists. Nope, Lamope circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamope scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gibiatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamope throws out the jab.
Lamope misses with a hook. Gibiatti ducked under it nicely.
Lamope doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibiatti circles away.
Lamope scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibiatti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamope tries to avoid it but Gibiatti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamope to the ground. Lamope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gibiatti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gibiatti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibiatti throws a shot from downtown. Lamope moves away and avoids it.
Lamope lands a jab to Gibiatti's midsection.
Lamope throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamope just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibiatti.
Gibiatti misses with a straight right.
Lamope will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibiatti shoots in for a takedown but Lamope shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibiatti throws a body kick that misses
and Lamope counters with a body kick that stops Gibiatti in his tracks momentarily.
Gibiatti tries to clinch but Lamope moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gibiatti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamope.
Gibiatti moves into the clinch.
Lamope avoiding damage as Gibiatti throws knees to the body.
Lamope throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibiatti.
Gibiatti lands a shoulder strike.
Gibiatti blocks an uppercut.
Gibiatti tries to work over Lamope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibiatti.
Gibiatti swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibiatti tries to break the clinch but Lamope is controlling the position.
Lamope misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamope works on Gibiatti's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamope misses with a body punch.
Gibiatti controlling the action here for a moment.
Lamope misses with a body punch.
Lamope tries a body shot but Gibiatti blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti missing with knees to the body.
Gibiatti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamope or not.
Gibiatti has a couple of punches blocked by Lamope.
Lamope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lamope blocking some punches.
Lamope misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibiatti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lamope tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamope cracks Gibiatti with a nice body shot.
Gibiatti working aggressively here.
Lamope breaks from the clinch.
Gibiatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamope connects with a looping right hand.
Lamope throws a hook to the side of Gibiatti's head but Gibiatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibiatti tries to move into range but Lamope moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti tries to clinch there but Lamope circles away.
Gibiatti staying out of range there.
Lamope connects with a body shot that sends Gibiatti's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibiatti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Gibiatti misses.
Lamope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibiatti moves away.
Gibiatti fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gibiatti.
Lamope swings widly with a right hand
and Gibiatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamope's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamope pulls Gibiatti in close to prevent any damage.
Gibiatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gibiatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamope is trying to keep Gibiatti in close.
Gibiatti throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gibiatti postures up and lands a big shot to Lamope's brow.
Lamope is trying to keep Gibiatti in close.
Lamope pulls Gibiatti in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gibiatti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lamope is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope is trying to maintain the position but Gibiatti is very close to passing his half guard.
Gibiatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gibiatti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lamope throws a lazy right hand but Gibiatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lamope enables Gibiatti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lamope manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lamope is trying to keep Gibiatti in close.
Gibiatti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but Gibiatti is proving a slippery customer.
Lamope is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibiatti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Itor Lamope wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lamope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibiatti slips a straight right by Lamope.
Lamope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibiatti tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamope swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibiatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamope swivels and escapes.
Lamope throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibiatti feints and then cracks Lamope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lamope down.
Gibiatti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamope tries to clinch but Gibiatti is having none of it.
Gibiatti misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope wants to land a leg kick but Gibiatti is out of range.
Gibiatti darts in and clinches Lamope up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibiatti.
Gibiatti prevents a body shot from Lamope.
Gibiatti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibiatti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lamope blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gibiatti fails to land.
Gibiatti is looking for a takedown.
Itor Lamope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gibiatti.
Gibiatti misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamope just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibiatti's brow.
Lamope scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamope lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibiatti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibiatti misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Lamope.
Gibiatti tries to score a body lock takedown but Lamope shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibiatti is working for takedown but Lamope is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lamope pushes Gibiatti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lamope lands a body punch.
Lamope breaks from the clinch.
Lamope connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gibiatti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamope tests Gibiatti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamope connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gibiatti is rocked!
Gibiatti throws a nice head kick!
Lamope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gibiatti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Lamope.
A low kick from Gibiatti misses
and Lamope counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope looks to land a combination. Gibiatti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibiatti is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamope finish him?
Gibiatti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gibiatti on the side of the head.
Lamope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gibiatti tries to clinch up but Lamope circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibiatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamope throws a shot to the body.
Lamope throws a head kick that Gibiatti semi-blocks.
Gibiatti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamope pounces like a tiger and cracks Gibiatti with a vicious hook! Gibiatti is down but not out! Lamope follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Itor Lamope!
Itor Lamope retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Itor Lamope made sure he mentioned //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayrton Pena Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - White America . On his way into the cage it seems that Jaakko Parantainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jaakko Parantainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
290 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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33
285 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayrton Pena Milani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena Milani throws a nice looking combination but Parantainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pena Milani throws a sloppy head kick and Parantainen moves out of range easily.
Parantainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pena Milani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pena Milani.
Parantainen shoots in and drives through. Pena Milani sprawls well.
Pena Milani throws a lazy head kick
and Parantainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pena Milani's guard.
Parantainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parantainen throws a strike but Pena Milani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pena Milani seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pena Milani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parantainen is keeping the position for now.
Parantainen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen trying to keep a closed guard but Pena Milani is proving a slippery customer.
Parantainen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pena Milani is defending well. Parantainen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pena Milani has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Parantainen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror's entrance music is Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars. A fine choice. Nelson has chosen The Sound of Silence as his entrance music. Kuma Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nelson tests Mirror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirror misses the shot to the body.
Mirror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirror moves away.
Mirror misses with a looping left.
Mirror throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirror tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Mirror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Mirror.
Nelson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mirror counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirror moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a low kick but Mirror avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Mirror's shoulder, as Mirror tries to avoid the shot.
Mirror has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirror.
Mirror looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
A low kick from Mirror is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Mirror.
Mirror doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Mirror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Mirror slips the punch.
Mirror thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Mirror throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Mirror misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson lands a jab to Mirror's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Mirror tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Mirror does it's job there.
Nelson thumps Mirror with a low kick.
Mirror takes one to the side of the head.
Mirror checks the leg kick.
Mirror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Mirror moved out of range.
Mirror moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson rushes Mirror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with an elbow strike.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirror.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Mirror's ribs.
Nelson darts in and clinches Mirror up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nelson.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Mirror controls the action.
Mirror throws a head punch that misses.
Mirror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirror throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson misses with an elbow strike.
Mirror struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Mirror is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nelson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirror throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Mirror.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirror throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Mirror sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mirror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirror slips a jab from Nelson.
Mirror with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirror throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Mirror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kuma Nelson has been cut.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirror is just out of range.
Mirror throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nelson has Mirror up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirror backwards.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mirror takes an elbow to the temple.
Mirror tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirror digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirror.
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!
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Fullsize Mirror has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mirror as the two fighters clinch.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Mirror.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror blocking some punches.
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirror avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirror is defending well for now.
Mirror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirror avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Mirror has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror lands a shoulder strike.
Mirror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mirror fails to land.
Mirror presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mirror blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirror blocks an uppercut.
Mirror lands a body punch.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Mirror.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Mirror.
Mirror gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirror blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Mirror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mirror blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mirror.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirror has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirror can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mirror connects with the punch.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Mirror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson pushes Mirror up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson cracks Mirror with a nice body shot.
Mirror gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Mirror.
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!
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Mirror.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Mirror has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to control Mirror's arms but Mirror gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Mirror throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Mirror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a body punch.
Mirror lands with a left to the head.
Mirror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Mirror lands a shoulder strike.
Mirror swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirror uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirror.
Mirror blocking some punches.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirror gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mirror has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Mirror misses with some punches.
Mirror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Mirror lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Mirror swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirror pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mirror lands with a left to the head.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirror.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Mirror misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirror.
Mirror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Mirror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Mirror settles back down.
Mirror displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirror.
Kuma Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Mirror.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nelson throws a leg kick but Mirror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirror.
Nelson cracks Mirror with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Mirror back into the cage.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nice body punch from Mirror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson is working Mirror over against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirror struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Mirror throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirror gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mirror pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirror swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirror.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mirror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson misses with an elbow strike.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirror is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Mirror.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Mirror scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirror scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Mirror swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Mirror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Mirror.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirror lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Mirror is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirror lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Mirror.
A left hand lands to the body for Mirror.
A nice left hand lands by Mirror.
Mirror lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirror.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson tries to work over Mirror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Mirror improves position.
Mirror lands a right hand.
Mirror is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror had his way with Kuma Nelson in that round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mirror forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Mirror lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Mirror misses with some punches.
Mirror scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirror lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirror.
Nelson digs a right hand into Mirror's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirror's gas tank.
Mirror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Mirror tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Mirror back against the cage.
Mirror blocks an uppercut.
Mirror takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Fullsize Mirror has been cut.
Nelson tries to work over Mirror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirror.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirror moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirror backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mirror fails to land.
Mirror lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson digs a right hand into Mirror's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirror's gas tank.
Mirror misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirror has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mirror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirror scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror lands a right hand.
Mirror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirror lands a body punch.
Nelson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirror works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mirror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Mirror has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Mirror lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuma Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirror cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Mirror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirror lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirror lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirror.
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mirror - that landed with a thud.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mirror scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Fullsize Mirror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirror.
Nelson takes a swing at Mirror's ribcage but misses.
Mirror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that Mirror semi-blocks.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirror lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Mirror in a clinch.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirror controls his hands.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fullsize Mirror showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mirror has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fullsize Mirror!
Fullsize Mirror retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Fullsize Mirror thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fucking Hostile - Pantera. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gump napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gump is looking for a sweep.
Gump is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz cracks Gump with a big right hand but Gump just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gump is trying to improve his position.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Gump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gump wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Gump regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gump trying to control from the bottom.
Gump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz working Gump over with strikes.
Gump has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gump is trying to get back to full guard.
Gump moves into full guard.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz is in close to Gump's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Gump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gump keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Gump trying to control the position.
Gump looking for a sweep. Not yet Gump, not yet.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Gump wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gump's guard.
Gump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Gump looking for submissions off his back.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Gump is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Diaz trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Gump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Gump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gump lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gump's guard.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz 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.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gump wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Romo Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gump scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gump clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Gump throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz throws a right hand that Gump ducks under and follows up with a left that Gump also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gump on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Gump.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gump, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Gump controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Gump keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz 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.
Gump trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Gump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gump forces his way into half guard.
Bubba Gump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gump has control of the leg.
Gump is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Gump trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gump wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gump works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Gump has moved into half guard.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gump has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Gump passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gump has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gump connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gump has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gump dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Gump.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy.
Gump throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gump is in Diaz's guard.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Gump preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gump looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Gump passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz taking shots to the head.
Diaz tries to hold on but Gump pushes him away.
Gump postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
Gump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz is working to get back to half guard.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump 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.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Gump is very close to passing his half guard.
Gump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gump trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Gump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Gump stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Gump wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gump postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Gump slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Gump postures up.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gump landing some decent shots from guard.
Gump looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gump has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gump!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Gump made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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