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NEFC 9: Revelations PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao's entrance music is Terminator T-800 Song. A fine choice. Mode is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: get up get down. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a right hand that Mode ducks under and follows up with a left that Mode also avoids with ease.
Lao slaps away a takedown attempt from Mode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mode closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lao to the mat! Lao manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lao has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mode is keeping the position for now.
Mode escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mode keeping full guard, as Lao tries to pass.
Mode working for a triangle but Lao defends it easily.
Lao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mode is keeping the position for now.
Mode is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lao defends well.
Lao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mode has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lao has managed to get both his arms back between Mode's legs - danger averted.
Mode is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
Mode looks gassed!
Mode is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
Lao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mode is trying to get back to half guard.
Mode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mode is surviving well by controlling Lao's body position as best he can.
Lao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mode has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lao is working for a guillotine from mount but Mode frees his head quite easily.
Mode regains half guard.
Mode has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lao. Oh but Mode has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lao goes limp - he's gone! Mode jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beast Mode!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Clubbed to Death. The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Reggae Mix. The key to victory for James Thompson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller is rocked!
Thompson drops Miller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson lands a big right hand that drops Miller! The killer instinct kicks in and Thompson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thompson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jan snackbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tex Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen - as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jan snackbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tex Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson dodges the punch combination from snackbar.
snackbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from snackbar does no damage.
Peterson staying out of range there.
snackbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jan snackbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
snackbar throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
Peterson cracks snackbar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
snackbar throws a looping overhand right but Peterson ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
snackbar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peterson counters with a one-two to the body.
snackbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
snackbar throws a lazy head kick
and Peterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in snackbar's guard.
Peterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of snackbar's head.
snackbar is rocked!
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh snackbar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson works over snackbar with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson gets to his feet and stands over snackbar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! snackbar felt that one! Peterson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save snackbar from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tex Peterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brokki Leboswski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Guttierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaime Guttierez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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235 lbs
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brokki Leboswski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Guttierez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leboswski gets underhooks to prevent Guttierez's takedown attempt.
Leboswski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leboswski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leboswski lands a hook that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
Leboswski lands an uppercut that drops Guttierez! Leboswski follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Guttierez is rocked!
Guttierez looks gassed!
Leboswski stands up and beckons Guttierez to his feet.
Leboswski clinches.
Guttierez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands with a right to the head.
Leboswski lands a big left hand right to the temple and Guttierez goes down!
Guttierez is still in real trouble! Can Leboswski finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leboswski decides to return to a standing position.
Guttierez seems to have recovered his senses.
Leboswski rushes Guttierez and presses him up against the cage.
Guttierez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leboswski throws a punch but it's blocked by Guttierez.
A nice left hand lands by Leboswski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leboswski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Leboswski.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Leboswski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leboswski.
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
A short right from Leboswski.
Leboswski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guttierez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leboswski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leboswski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leboswski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guttierezs head.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leboswski effectively controlling the action here.
Leboswski lands a body shot.
Leboswski lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Leboswski working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski lands with a left to the head.
Leboswski is stalling here.
Leboswski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Leboswski on the inside.
The referee calls for Leboswski to work.
Leboswski working aggressively here.
Leboswski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guttierez blocking some punches.
Leboswski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leboswski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leboswski lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leboswski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leboswski lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands with a short shot to the head.
Leboswski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guttierezs head.
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Leboswski on the inside.
Leboswski lands a right hand.
Leboswski lands a nice uppercut.
Guttierez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guttierez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guttierez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
Leboswski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
Leboswski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leboswski lands with a right to the head.
Leboswski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guttierez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brokki Leboswski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaime Guttierez.
A short left from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands a body shot.
Leboswski pushes Guttierez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leboswski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Leboswski scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leboswski.
Leboswski lands a shoulder strike.
Leboswski lands a left hand.
Leboswski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brokki Leboswski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leboswski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leboswski stalling in the clinch.
Leboswski prevents the takedown attempt.
Leboswski gets through Guttierez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leboswski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leboswski scores with a shoulder strike.
Brokki Leboswski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leboswski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leboswski lands a hook that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
Leboswski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guttierez backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leboswski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leboswski throws a big uppercut that drops Guttierez! More strikes from Leboswski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Guttierez lies dazed against the cage as Leboswski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brokki Leboswski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Deadmau5 - Some Chords. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachary Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Smith.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Gracie prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looks gassed!
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Zachary Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Gracie is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Gracie misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Smith moves to the back.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zachary Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Smith from improving his position.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Smith prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zachary Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anna Hanski - Tunteisiin. Ventura has chosen Electric Six - Gay Bar as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ismo Laitela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Laitela.
Laitela doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Laitela tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
Laitela throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Laitela is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Laitela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ventura is looking for a triangle but Laitela pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitela wanted to stand there but Ventura had control of the position.
Laitela wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitela wants to pass the guard but Ventura is keeping the position.
Ventura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ventura looking for a guillotine here but Laitela defends easily.
Ventura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitela controls the pace.
Ventura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura is working an open guard so Laitela takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Good work by Laitela as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laitela is looking to clinch but Ventura is avoiding it.
Ventura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Laitela.
Ventura swats away the attempt to clinch by Laitela.
Laitela doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laitela wants to clinch.
Ventura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laitela tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Laitela wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laitela looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Laitela.
Laitela doesn't manage to clinch there - Ventura circles away.
Laitela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laitela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laitela tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laitela blocks a head kick by Ventura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laitela tries to clinch but Ventura moves out of range.
Laitela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ventura gets a takedown into half guard.
Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ventura is trying for a kimura here. Laitela looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ventura wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Ventura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narong Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Himno Nacional Mexicano. Yeerum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Love You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narong Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yeerum.
Gonzales throws a jab when Yeerum was well out of range.
Yeerum wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Yeerum takes one on the button.
Yeerum slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Gonzales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yeerum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeerum misses with a straight left.
Gonzales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yeerum pinned against the cage. Yeerum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yeerum staying out of range there.
Yeerum lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzales's head back.
Yeerum rushes Gonzales and presses him up against the cage.
Yeerum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Enrique Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeerum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yeerum crunches a lovely knee into Gonzales's ribcage.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Yeerum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum lands a damaging elbow.
Yeerum lands a knee to the body.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yeerum lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Yeerum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yeerum lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzales won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeerum prevents it.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum lands a nice knee to the body.
Yeerum landing knees to the body.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Yeerum lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
Yeerum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeerum throws a leg kick which misses Gonzales's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzales tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yeerum. That's going to slow Gonzales down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Yeerum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzales doesn't seem phased though.
Yeerum tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeerum lands with a slapping head kick.
Narong Yeerum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Gonzales misses.
A good leg kick by Yeerum.
Yeerum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Yeerum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzales on the side of the head.
Gonzales catches Yeerum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yeerum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeerum tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Yeerum moves into the clinch successfully.
Yeerum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yeerum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yeerum connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
Yeerum gets underhooks to prevent Gonzales's takedown attempt.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Yeerum is pressed up against the cage. Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yeerum down to the mat. Yeerum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Yeerum. No joy for Gonzales on that attempt.
Yeerum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yeerum lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Yeerum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yeerum lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeerum working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Yeerum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeerum tries a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks it.
Yeerum is pressed up against the cage. Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yeerum down to the mat. Yeerum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yeerum clinches with his opponent.
Yeerum lands an elbow inside.
Gonzales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yeerum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yeerum.
Yeerum lands an elbow inside that Gonzales shrugs off.
Yeerum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzales's face.
Gonzales has Yeerum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yeerum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow.
Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Gonzales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yeerum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeerum lands a good knee to the midsection. Gonzales won't want to take too many of those.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yeerum smiles and moves away.
Yeerum throws a head kick but Gonzales moves out of range.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Yeerum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzales checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeerum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeerum delivers a nice body kick.
Yeerum walks into a straight right hand from Gonzales.
Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yeerum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yeerum keeping his opponent close.
Gonzales tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narong Yeerum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Gonzales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yeerum misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Yeerum throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yeerum.
Yeerum throws a chopping leg kick but Gonzales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yeerum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales.
Gonzales seems to be working for a kimura but Yeerum defends the submission attempt.
Yeerum wants to improve his position but Gonzales is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throwing shots but Yeerum is blocking nicely.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Yeerum dodges it nicely.
Yeerum tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Yeerum controlling the position well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yeerum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yeerum throws a low kick, looking for Gonzales's leg but Gonzales calmly moves out of range.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeerum.
Gonzales scores with a body shot.
Yeerum tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzales shoots in but Yeerum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeerum.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeerum.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeerum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Yeerum avoids the punch easily.
Yeerum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeerum.
Gonzales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Yeerum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeerum.
A head kick from Yeerum lands but Gonzales takes it in his stride.
Gonzales connects with a crisp jab.
Yeerum drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Yeerum working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Yeerum lands an elbow inside.
Yeerum tries a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yeerum obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yeerum.
Yeerum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yeerum walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeerum gets a clinch.
Yeerum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yeerum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yeerum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yeerum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzales takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeerum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzales.
Yeerum is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Yeerum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeerum scores with a nice strike.
Yeerum gets a clinch.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yeerum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Narong Yeerum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeerum scores a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yeerum smiles and moves away.
Yeerum moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Yeerum fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzales in the body.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narong Yeerum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeerum tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeerum misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeerum, right into the meat.
Gonzales misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeerum is just out of range.
Yeerum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzales fails with the takedown.
Yeerum throws a series of punches but Gonzales avoids them all with ease.
Yeerum tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Narong Yeerum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Gonzales's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yeerum misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Yeerum.
Gonzales scores with a jab.
Yeerum slips under a jab.
Yeerum drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yeerum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzales's face.
Yeerum working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Yeerum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeerum prevents it.
Yeerum gets underhooks to prevent Gonzales's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Yeerum.
Yeerum lands a knee to the body.
Yeerum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeerum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yeerum lands a damaging elbow.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Yeerum won't allow it.
Gonzales is trying to drag Yeerum to the mat but Yeerum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yeerum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yeerum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Yeerum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yeerum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzales's face.
Yeerum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales wants a takedown.
Yeerum looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzales is blocking nicely.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Yeerum.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Yeerum manages to get underhooks.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yeerum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yeerum lands a nice knee to the body.
Yeerum prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeerum crunches a lovely knee into Gonzales's ribcage.
Gonzales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yeerum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Yeerum throws knees to the body.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeerum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeerum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gonzales lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yeerum misses with a knee strike.
Yeerum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeerum prevents it.
Yeerum landing knees to the head.
Yeerum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yeerum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yeerum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yeerum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yeerum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeerum has Gonzales pressed against the cage.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yeerum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gonzales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yeerum prevents it.
Yeerum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Yeerum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Yeerum closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales can't get the takedown.
Yeerum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Yeerum.
Yeerum with a knee to the head.
Gonzales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yeerum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yeerum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yeerum but Yeerum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Yeerum lands but Gonzales takes it in his stride.
Yeerum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeerum manages to avoid it.
Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales 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.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeerum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales stops Yeerum from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Yeerum.
Enrique Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Narong Yeerum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narong Yeerum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yeerum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narong Yeerum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scoop Riggleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Rum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scoop Riggleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Rum!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggleman tests Rum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rum, right into the meat.
Rum works the jab nicely.
Rum tries to bum rush Riggleman with a series of wild strikes but Riggleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riggleman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riggleman has time to react.
Riggleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rum circles away quickly and effectively.
Rum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riggleman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Riggleman.
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!
Riggleman fails to land the takedown.
Rum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rum looks for the body kick but Riggleman saw that one coming.
Red Rum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggleman shoots in and drives through. Rum sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggleman closes the distance and clinches up with Rum, looking for a takedown. Riggleman pushes Rum against the cage but Rum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rum avoids it really well and circles away.
Rum looks to land a left hand but Riggleman moved out of range nicely.
Rum looks to land a left hand but Riggleman moved out of range nicely.
Riggleman shoots in for a takedown but Rum shows good takedown defense.
Rum throws a head kick that Riggleman semi-blocks.
Rum is looking to clinch.
Rum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riggleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rum misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rum looks to clinch
and Riggleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rum lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Riggleman misses.
Riggleman throws a series of punches but Rum moves out of range.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Rum tries to clinch there but Riggleman circles away.
Good exchange - Rum coming out on top.
Riggleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggleman slips a jab and a cross from Rum.
Rum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riggleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rum looks gassed!
Rum swings for the body but Riggleman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rum.
Rum tries to clinch up.
Riggleman moves out of range as Rum strikes.
A big right from Rum misses.
Riggleman throws a right hand that Rum ducks under and follows up with a left that Rum also avoids with ease.
Riggleman scores with a jab to the body.
Rum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riggleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rum.
Rum looks for the body kick but Riggleman saw that one coming.
Riggleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rum's half guard.
Riggleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rum's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rum has his hands clasped together around Riggleman's back. He's all about the action.
Riggleman thows a huge punch but Rum dodges it nicely.
Rum wants to improve his position but Riggleman is controlling well.
Rum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggleman.
Rum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggleman.
Rum is trying to maintain the position but Riggleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riggleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Riggleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scoop Riggleman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riggleman misses with a double jab.
Scoop Riggleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggleman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riggleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riggleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggleman.
Rum tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Rum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riggleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rum is breathing heavily.
Rum throws a combination that misses
and Riggleman counters with a left and a right that stings Rum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum takes one to the side of the head.
Riggleman swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Riggleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riggleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rum misses with a straight left.
A combination from Riggleman does no damage.
Red Rum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggleman throws a shot to the body.
Rum tries to clinch there but Riggleman circles away.
Riggleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rum circles away quickly and effectively.
Rum throws a hook to the side of Riggleman's head but Riggleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riggleman counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman scores with the left hand. Rum knows he should have avoided that one.
Riggleman misses with a straight right.
Rum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggleman.
Riggleman misses with a few strikes there.
Rum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riggleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rum.
Rum missing with a left hand there. Riggleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rum throws a looping overhand right but Riggleman ducks down to avoid it.
Rum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riggleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum lands with a nice body kick.
Riggleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scoop Riggleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riggleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riggleman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scoop Riggleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rum takes a swing at Riggleman's ribcage but misses.
Rum throws a shot from downtown. Riggleman moves away and avoids it.
Rum throws a hook but Riggleman avoids it easily.
Rum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riggleman.
Rum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rum.
Riggleman misses with a wild combination.
Rum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rum wants to land a leg kick but Riggleman is out of range.
Riggleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rum is trying to defend but Riggleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggleman wants to pass the guard but Rum is keeping the position.
Riggleman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scoop Riggleman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Riggleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riggleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riggleman.
Rum misses with a head kick.
Riggleman throws a shot from downtown. Rum moves away and avoids it.
Riggleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rum.
Riggleman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riggleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rum throws out a loose jab but Riggleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rum throws a right and a left that Riggleman avoids nicely.
Riggleman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggleman throws a series of punches but Rum avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riggleman.
Riggleman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riggleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riggleman off and has taken his back!
Rum trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggleman tries to escape but Rum has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Riggleman is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggleman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Rum has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Red Rum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scoop Riggleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rum tries to keep control of the position but Riggleman is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rum somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Riggleman has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Rum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggleman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rum missing with strikes from the back.
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 Scoop Riggleman.
Well Riggleman 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scoop Riggleman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remy Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Base (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoost comes to the cage accompanied by Man With A Harmonica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Base!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Base looks for the body kick but Hoost saw that one coming.
Hoost lands a head kick!
It looks like Cleon Base has been cut.
Base fails to land the takedown.
Base tries to land a front kick but Hoost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoost scores with a head kick.
Hoost lands a nice hook to Base's body. Base takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Base tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Base back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Base is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Base is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
Hoost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Base seems to have recovered his senses.
Base looks gassed!
Hoost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoost, right into the meat.
Base chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoost can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Base takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Base stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoost.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoost lands a left and a right that send Base crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoost thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Base takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoost works Base's body with a nice hook.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Base tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Base back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Cleon Base's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Hoost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Base has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Base takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoost.
Hoost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Base takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from Hoost.
Hoost is looking to wear down Base with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoost scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Cleon Base's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Base tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Base back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoost scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Base takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoost throws a head kick that Base semi-blocks.
Cleon Base's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hoost fakes the leg kick and cracks Base in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Base tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Base back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleon Base's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Remy Hoost!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Asanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asanovic comes to the cage accompanied by Rokeri S Moravi - Daj Ribu. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Nikola Asanovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikola Asanovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie Cane!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Asanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Asanovic misses its intended target.
Asanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asanovic.
Asanovic throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
A punch combination from Asanovic misses.
Asanovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cane's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Asanovic.
Asanovic thumps Cane with a low kick.
Cane looks gassed!
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikola Asanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asanovic tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Asanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asanovic looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Cane blocks a head kick by Asanovic.
Asanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanovic misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Asanovic as Cane shoots in.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cane dives in and grabs Asanovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asanovic pushes down on Cane's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic misses with a looping left.
Cane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asanovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asanovic wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Cane 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.
Asanovic striking from the bottom here.
Cane wants to control from the top but Asanovic keeps moving.
Asanovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Asanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asanovic throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Asanovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cane. Cane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asanovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asanovic is trying to stand back up but Cane is controlling him
Asanovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Cane is looking to take a break and control but Asanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Asanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asanovic is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Cane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asanovic scores with a head kick.
Asanovic throws a series of punches but Cane moves out of range.
Asanovic misses with a body shot.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asanovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asanovic misses with an uppercut.
Asanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asanovic throws a series of strikes that have Cane backpedaling.
Cane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asanovic pinned against the cage. Asanovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asanovic defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Asanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asanovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Cane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cane shoots in looking for a takedown. Asanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Cane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikola Asanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Asanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Asanovic misses with a body shot.
Asanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asanovic throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Asanovic scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane closes the distance and clinches up with Asanovic, looking for a takedown. Cane pushes Asanovic against the cage but Asanovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic connects with a body shot.
Asanovic lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Asanovic both land. Nice combination.
Asanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Asanovic lands but Cane takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Cane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asanovic. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asanovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asanovic is trying to control Cane's posture but Cane avoids it.
Asanovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asanovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Asanovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asanovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asanovic wants to control but Cane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asanovic tries to kick Cane off but Cane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cane is looking for a kimura here.
Cane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Asanovic.
Asanovic looks to throw the jab but Cane is out of range.
Asanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cane scores with a jab.
Cane lands a jab to the head.
Asanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Asanovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cane postures up.
Asanovic wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
Asanovic keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic is looking to stand up but Cane isn't so interested in that idea.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane advances to half guard.
Cane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asanovic trying to control here.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asanovic defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Asanovic misses with a body shot.
Asanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Cane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asanovic is fending him off so far but Cane persists. Nope, Asanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Asanovic misses.
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane fails with the takedown.
Asanovic lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikola Asanovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cane momentarily.
Asanovic lands a high kick!
Asanovic tries to clinch but Cane is having none of it.
Asanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Asanovic throws a lazy right hand but Cane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cane.
Cane slips a straight right by Asanovic.
Cane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asanovic is trying to defend but Cane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cane is pressing down on Asanovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asanovic is holding on for now.
Asanovic is trying to stand back up but Cane is controlling him
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cane working the head and body with strikes.
Asanovic taking some punishment here, with Cane in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asanovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A bone on bone clash there as Cane blocks the leg kick.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asanovic throws a head kick that misses.
Asanovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cane.
Cane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asanovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asanovic looks to land a combination but Cane avoids it well.
Asanovic missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asanovic throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic jabs Cane right on the nose. Cane blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Asanovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Asanovic misses.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Asanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asanovic throws a hook to the side of Cane's head but Cane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Asanovic does no damage.
No luck for Cane with that takedown attempt.
Asanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asanovic defending well though.
Asanovic moves into full guard.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane trying to control but Asanovic is working from the bottom.
Asanovic pushes Cane off and gets back to his feet.
Asanovic lands a high kick!
Cane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asanovic throws a combination. Cane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cane slips a nice elbow through Asanovic's hands, connecting with Asanovic's forehead.
Cane stops Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane throwing shots but Asanovic is blocking nicely.
Cane seems to be working for a kimura but Asanovic defends the submission attempt.
Cane is thwarting Asanovic's attempts to control the position.
Cane 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.
Asanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Louie Cane just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asanovic scores with a one two! Cane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Asanovic is looking to clinch.
Asanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Asanovic throws a series of punches but Cane avoids them all with ease.
Asanovic misses with a wild combination.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt - Asanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cane moves out of range of the leg kick from Asanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asanovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Cane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Asanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Asanovic misses with a looping left.
Cane blocks the body kick.
Asanovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cane showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane is working for a submission of some sort.
Asanovic moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic controls Cane momentarily but Cane frees himself.
Asanovic controlling the position.
Asanovic keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Asanovic blocks nicely.
Asanovic has control of Cane's left arm, preventing Cane from doing any damage.
Asanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asanovic looks to clinch
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cane.
Asanovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cane is controlling him.
Asanovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cane prevents Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Asanovic keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.
Cane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asanovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A big right from Asanovic misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane shoots in for a double leg but Asanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Cane blocks the leg kick.
Cane shoots in and drives through. Asanovic sprawls well.
Asanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane is pressing down on Asanovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asanovic is holding on for now.
Cane stops Asanovic from getting back to his feet.
Cane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Asanovic!
Asanovic tries to hold on but Cane pushes him away.
Cane punching from mount but Asanovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Cane dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Asanovic throws a leg kick which misses Cane's front leg but catches the back leg as Cane tries to avoid it.
Asanovic throws a right and a left that Cane avoids nicely.
Asanovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Cane or perhaps it was just good defense by Asanovic which made him look bad.
Cane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikola Asanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
Asanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Asanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cane avoids the head kick by Asanovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane shoots in but Asanovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikola Asanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Asanovic misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Asanovic gets a clinch.
Cane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Asanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asanovic cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cane swinging wildly here.
Asanovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asanovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asanovic misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Asanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cane moves out of range as Asanovic throws a body kick.
Asanovic misses with a double jab
and Cane counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Asanovic!
Louie Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asanovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Asanovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Asanovic tries to lock up and control but Cane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cane controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asanovic tries to hold on but Cane postures up.
Asanovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cane.
Cane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asanovic tries to hold on but Cane pushes him away.
Asanovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cane.
Cane has hold of Asanovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asanovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Asanovic wants to control but Cane is having none of it.
Asanovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cane punching from mount but Asanovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Asanovic is trying to stand up.
Cane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asanovic is surviving well by controlling Cane's body position as best he can.
Asanovic tries to hold on but Cane postures up.
Cane has hold of Asanovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asanovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Asanovic controls the position.
Cane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asanovic is surviving well by controlling Cane's body position as best he can.
Asanovic looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louie Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Nikola Asanovic retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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