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Tradition XLII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Hanes (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Hanes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanes rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Souza is trying to keep an underhook but Hanes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hanes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanes.
Souza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hanes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanes is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanes to get the leverage.
Souza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanes pulls his head out easily.
Hanes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanes is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Souza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Hanes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Souza trying to hold on to Hanes's head to control him but Hanes postures up.
Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanes is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza tries to roll over but Hanes keeps him under control.
Hanes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanes.
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.
Hanes trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Hanes is working for an americana but Souza has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hanes was thinking about the submission.
Hanes 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.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Souza's legs.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanes wants to get back to full guard.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanes keeps working.
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanes is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Hanes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanes is in trouble now - Souza has advanced to mount!
Souza throws some wild stikes that Hanes manages to avoid easily.
Souza wants to control the pace but Hanes is squirming around nicely.
Hanes can't escape the position.
Souza looking to control but Hanes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanes is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza throwing strikes here but Hanes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hanes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanes gets back to half guard.
Hanes tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanes's head.
Hanes works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Hanes dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanes gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Hanes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanes trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes is looking for submissions but instead, Souza has regained full guard.
Hanes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanes works to advance to full mount. Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hanes looking for a guillotine from mount but Souza is having none of it.
Souza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Hanes is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza won't allow Hanes to pass to mount.
Hanes is breathing heavily.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Souza gets full guard.
Guy Hanes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Souza has escaped and now he's on top!
Hanes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanes is keeping the position for now.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanes looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanes wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanes is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Hanes.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanes wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Souza working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws an elbow but Hanes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Souza advances to full mount.
Hanes blocking the ground and pound.
Souza wants to control the pace but Hanes is squirming around nicely.
Souza misses with a head shot.
Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hanes is working to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to control but Hanes is having none of it.
Souza thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Gabriel Souza 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. This is the final round!
Hanes rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Souza won't allow Hanes to pass to mount.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanes moves into full mount! Souza won't be happy about that!
Hanes working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza regains half guard.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanes is working away from the top position though.
Hanes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Hanes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanes's back!
Hanes is trying to break free.
Souza looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Souza.
Hanes is trying to break free.
Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Souza tries to keep control of the position but Hanes is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza wants to control but Hanes is keeping him busy.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Hanes is defending well.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Souza not doing much here.
Hanes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Souza is tapping! Great win for Hanes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guy Hanes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wakoko Wakeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders's entrance music is Born in the USA. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wakoko Wakeke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Sanders.
Sanders lands a two punch combo.
Nice body punch from Sanders.
Sanders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wakeke is rocked!
Sanders drops Wakeke with a naaaaasty hook - Wakeke is in real trouble here! Sanders dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Sanders!
A relieved looking Bruce Sanders thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Get Low. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randall avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Randall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a right hand that Randall ducks under and follows up with a left that Randall also avoids with ease.
Griffin jabs Randall right on the nose. Randall blinks but takes it well.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffin.
Randall fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Randall moves out of range.
Randall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall has hold of Griffin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Griffin seems comfortable defending it but Randall has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Griffin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Griffin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Randall couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Randall!
In defeat, Peter Griffin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll put on a better show next time for you all, mark my words!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Orling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orling has chosen Sabaton - Carolus Rex as his entrance music. Bobby Pacquiao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Orling!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orling scores with a head kick.
Pacquiao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pacquiao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Orling counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pacquiao throws a lazy head kick
and Orling counters with a left and a right that stings Pacquiao.
Pacquiao forces Orling back against the cage and clinches.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orling's efforts to push away.
Orling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao has Orling pressed against the cage, preventing Orling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orling tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch.
Pacquiao has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Orling as Pacquiao shoots in.
Orling tries a quick counter leg kick but Pacquiao is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao shoots in and drives through. Orling sprawls well.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orling but Orling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao dives in and grabs Orling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orling pushes down on Pacquiao's head and hops out.
Orling is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Orling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Orling appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orling throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orling throws a head kick but Pacquiao moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orling!
A head kick from Orling lands but Pacquiao takes it in his stride.
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!
Orling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orling throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orling thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pacquiao if he has to take too many more of those.
Orling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orling connects with an inside leg kick.
Orling slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacquiao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orling follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao misses with a few strikes there.
Orling flicks out a counter leg kick but Pacquiao steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Orling.
Orling scores with a nice strike.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Orling avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orling throws a head kick that Pacquiao semi-blocks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Orling! Pacquiao is out on his feet! Orling rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pacquiao is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pacquiao is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Orling!
Oscar Orling seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Modus Ponens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Modus Ponens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Modus Ponens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Almighty!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almighty dodges the punch combination from Ponens.
Almighty misses with a two punch combination.
Ponens blocks a low kick nicely.
Ponens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Almighty throws a head kick that misses
and Ponens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ponens has managed to clinch.
Ponens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Almighty's defenses.
Ponens lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Almighty manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ponens keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Almighty shrugs off.
Ponens misses with a body punch.
Ponens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Almighty misses with a punch to the body.
Ponens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ponens lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Almighty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ponens.
Ponens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponens lands an elbow just above Almighty 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ponens.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Almighty has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Almighty can't find room to land a body shot as Ponens controls the action.
Ponens lands an elbow that stopped Almighty in his tracks for a moment.
Almighty takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponens lands an elbow inside that Almighty shrugs off.
Almighty looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Almighty's defenses.
Almighty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Ponens.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ponens.
Ponens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ponens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Almighty is rocked!
Ponens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Almighty is still on wobbly legs! Can Ponens finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinched against the cage, Ponens lands a big elbow that drops Almighty! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Almighty is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modus Ponens!
Rufus Almighty was interviewed post fight and said 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayjay Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gurr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rayjay Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gurr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Gurr tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gurr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Gurr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Rayjay Carter has been cut.
Gurr misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a crisp one two that drops Gurr! Carter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gurr to his feet! Gurr is in big trouble!
Gurr is rocked!
Gurr misses with a combination
and Carter counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Gurr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rayjay Carter!
Rayjay Carter got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Joe Gurr stepped up to the mic, saying 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson's entrance music is ZZ Top - Tube Snake Boogie. A fine choice. Andreas Andersson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell connects with the punch.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson slips a straight right by Campbell.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson takes one on the button.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Campbell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Andersson is looking to clinch.
Campbell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Andersson slips a straight right by Campbell.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
Campbell looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Andersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Campbell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
Andersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Andersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campbell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by Andersson.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Stephen Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campbell.
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campbell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Campbell circles away.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Campbell takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
A lazy left from Campbell finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Campbell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Campbell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson stands and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Campbell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersson but great work by Campbell.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
Andersson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Campbell slips a nice elbow through Andersson's hands, connecting with Andersson's forehead.
Campbell trying to control the pace.
Campbell wants to take a breather but Andersson is having none of it.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andersson trying to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Andreas Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Campbell there.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson trying to control here.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Andersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is not content to let Campbell control the position.
Campbell working Andersson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Campbell punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell scores with a decent looking hook.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
Stephen Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Andersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell cracks a nice hook into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson slips under a jab.
A jab from Campbell finds it's way through Andersson's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Campbell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andersson scrambles back to his feet.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campbell leaves Andersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocks a jab.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Campbell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campbell scores with a nice head shot.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andreas Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Andersson's head but Andersson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campbell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh has chosen The Roaring Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ravi Vamoosh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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21
148 lbs
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153 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Massey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massey.
Vamoosh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Massey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Massey misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Vamoosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Massey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Massey throws the left hand but Vamoosh avoids the punch easily.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Massey throws a big shot that misses.
Massey swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Massey jabs Vamoosh right on the nose. Vamoosh blinks but takes it well.
Vamoosh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Massey misses with a straight left.
Massey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vamoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh digs a good hook to Massey's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Massey checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rob Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massey throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massey throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Massey avoids the head kick by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings widly with a right hand
enabling Massey to counter with a crisp jab.
Vamoosh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Massey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Massey's legs.
Massey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vamoosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vamoosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Massey trying to hold on to Vamoosh's head to control him but Vamoosh postures up.
Massey wants to improve his position but Vamoosh is controlling well.
Massey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey tries to get to full guard but Vamoosh has control of the leg.
Massey is working hard here to advance position.
Vamoosh is keen to just control but Massey is a slippery customer.
Massey has his hands clasped together around Vamoosh's back. He's all about the action.
Vamoosh trying to pass the guard but Massey defending well.
Massey tries to get to full guard but Vamoosh has control of the leg.
Vamoosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Massey is controlling Vamoosh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vamoosh throwing shots but Massey is blocking nicely.
Massey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamoosh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vamoosh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Massey has his hands clasped together around Vamoosh's back. He's all about the action.
Massey is looking for a sweep. Vamoosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Massey.
Vamoosh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamoosh postures up in Massey's guard and throws a big left but Massey blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vamoosh is one step ahead there.
Vamoosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Massey wants to sweep but no luck.
Vamoosh wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Massey trying to keep a closed guard but Vamoosh is proving a slippery customer.
Vamoosh trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vamoosh is one step ahead there.
Massey trying to keep a closed guard but Vamoosh is proving a slippery customer.
Vamoosh trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Massey has Vamoosh pulled in close to control his posture.
Vamoosh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Massey is pulling down on Vamoosh's head. It's preventing any offense from Vamoosh, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vamoosh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vamoosh is pushing down on Massey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Massey is fighting to maintain full guard but Vamoosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ravi Vamoosh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Massey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Massey.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Vamoosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Massey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rob Massey is winning the standup battle so far.
Vamoosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vamoosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Massey.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Massey sprawls well initially but Vamoosh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Massey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Massey.
Massey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Massey has control of Vamoosh's left arm, preventing Vamoosh from doing any damage.
Vamoosh passes Massey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Massey is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Vamoosh there.
Vamoosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Massey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Massey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh slows the pace down in half guard.
Massey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vamoosh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Massey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vamoosh throwing shots but Massey is blocking nicely.
Massey trying to control but Vamoosh postures up.
Massey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Massey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Massey is pulling down on Vamoosh's head to control his posture.
Vamoosh preventing the sweep.
Vamoosh is fighting to break Massey's control of his arms but Massey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vamoosh wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Massey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Massey pulls Vamoosh in close to prevent any damage.
Massey continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Massey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vamoosh.
Massey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Massey. Beautiful body shot.
Vamoosh lands with a shot to the body.
Vamoosh digs a good body shot into Massey's ribs.
Vamoosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Massey is fending him off so far but Vamoosh persists. Nope, Massey circles away and we're back to standing.
Vamoosh shoots for a takedown but Massey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rob Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ravi Vamoosh.
Vamoosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vamoosh drops his hands momentarily and Massey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Massey misses with an uppercut.
Vamoosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey tests Vamoosh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massey lands with a shot to the body.
Massey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vamoosh throws a push kick but Massey slaps the foot to one side.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massey.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Vamoosh feints a counter leg kick.
Vamoosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Massey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Massey's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Massey misses its target.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Massey misses with a straight right.
Massey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Massey moves out of range of the body kick.
Massey misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Massey. No joy for Vamoosh on that attempt.
Massey scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vamoosh.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Vamoosh lands with a hook. Massey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Massey misses with a wild body shot.
Massey lands with a right hand.
Vamoosh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vamoosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massey.
Vamoosh scores with the left hand. Massey knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off.
Vamoosh throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Vamoosh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Massey digs a good hook to Vamoosh's body.
Massey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Massey misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Massey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Massey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vamoosh momentarily.
Massey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vamoosh feints and as Massey raises his hands in defense, Vamoosh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Massey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Massey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Vamoosh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Massey keeping moving, preventing Vamoosh from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Massey is controlling Vamoosh's posture.
Vamoosh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vamoosh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Massey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vamoosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Vamoosh keeping full guard, as Massey tries to pass.
Massey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vamoosh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Massey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vamoosh pulls down on the head and he's put Massey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ravi Vamoosh!
Ravi Vamoosh is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ravi Vamoosh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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