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PFC: Fight Night 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abraham but Abraham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Abraham shows good takedown defense.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abraham.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Abraham holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham lands with a left to the head.
Abraham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abraham lands an uppercut.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Abraham.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Abraham to the mat.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Abraham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Abraham is having none of it.
Abraham preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Abraham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
David Abraham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Abraham. Abraham maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abraham swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Abraham holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Abraham lands with a short shot to the head.
Abraham pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abraham.
Johnson is trying to drag Abraham to the mat but Abraham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abraham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Abraham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Abraham lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abraham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Abraham lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abraham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Abraham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abraham lands with a left to the head.
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Abraham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abraham pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
Abraham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abraham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abraham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Abraham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abraham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abraham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dwayne Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abraham is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abraham down to the mat. Abraham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abraham lands the left hand.
Abraham lands a jab to the head.
Abraham takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abraham.
Abraham pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Abraham tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Abraham back against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Abraham.
Abraham can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Abraham.
Abraham connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abraham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Abraham sprawls well.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Abraham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abraham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Abraham manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abraham to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham lands with a right to the head.
Abraham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Abraham.
Abraham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abraham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abraham lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abraham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abraham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abraham.
Abraham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Abraham trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abraham keeps working.
Abraham trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Abraham desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abraham is looking to improve his position.
Abraham has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abraham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abraham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Abraham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson forces Abraham back against the cage and clinches.
David Abraham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
Abraham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abraham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Abraham has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Abraham.
Abraham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham lands a left hand.
Abraham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abraham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abraham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abraham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abraham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Abraham has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Abraham on the inside.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abraham after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Abraham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abraham gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Abraham prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Abraham.
Abraham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abraham cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Abraham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abraham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abraham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abraham lands a right hand.
Johnson wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Abraham is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abraham down to the mat. Abraham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abraham clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abraham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abraham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Abraham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abraham scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice body punch from Abraham - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Abraham 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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abraham has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Abraham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson has Abraham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abraham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Abraham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abraham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abraham wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Abraham looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abraham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Abraham has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abraham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson stands up from Abraham's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Abraham. Abraham maintains the clinch.
Abraham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Abraham is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abraham down to the mat. Abraham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abraham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abraham can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Abraham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abraham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abraham.
Abraham lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abraham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abraham lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Abraham.
Abraham scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Abraham lands with a right to the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Abraham avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Abraham.
Abraham lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Abraham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abraham misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Abraham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abraham lands a nice uppercut.
Abraham lands a right hand.
Abraham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Abraham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abraham tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abraham lands with a short shot to the head.
Abraham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Abraham, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Abraham against the cage but Abraham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abraham circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham clinches up against the cage.
Abraham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Abraham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Johnson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abraham to the mat. Abraham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abraham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson stands and throws Abraham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abraham some visible discomfort.
Abraham is trying to improve his position.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Abraham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abraham 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Abraham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zaza Murano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: How We Do. Ron Garner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaza Murano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Garner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garner.
Garner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garner has an Americana. Murano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Garner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Garner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ron Garner!
Ron Garner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Eash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Eash!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Eash misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Brady. That snapped Eash's head back.
Eash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brady closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brady lands in his opponent's guard.
Brady stands and throws Eash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eash is trying to buck Brady off.
Brady is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eash is trying to escape and Brady transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eash is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brady! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Brady!
A less than humble Bruce Brady misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Peters Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Fairweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Fairweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Peters Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Fairweather!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Fairweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Peters Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruce Fairweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairweather fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Vinny Peters Jr has been cut.
Fairweather connects with a body shot.
Peters Jr shoots in and drives through. Fairweather sprawls well.
Fairweather is looking to clinch.
Fairweather shoots and misses
and Peters Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Fairweather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairweather defending against the ground and pound.
Peters Jr 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.
Peters Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairweather is trying to get back to his feet.
Peters Jr working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr looks up at the clock and then as Fairweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peters Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Peters Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peters Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Fairweather avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peters Jr.
Fairweather takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Peters Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Peters Jr.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.
Peters Jr looks up at the clock and then as Fairweather takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peters Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairweather trying to remain calm as Peters Jr controls from the top position.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr landing strikes.
Peters Jr landing a few strikes.
Fairweather takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fairweather is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peters Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Peters Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Fairweather on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairweather is not content to let Peters Jr control the position.
Peters Jr working away.
Peters Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairweather is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peters Jr cracks Fairweather with a big elbow.
Peters Jr is putting a hurting on Fairweather here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peters Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peters Jr cracks Fairweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fairweather parries the strikes from Peters Jr easily there. Peters Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fairweather to escape.
Peters Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fairweather is avoiding damage well.
Peters Jr is breathing heavily.
Peters Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fairweather some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Peters Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fairweather takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fairweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peters Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Peters Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr is working Fairweather over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peters Jr scores with punches from side control.
Peters Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peters Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Fairweather taking a bit of punishment here - Peters Jr scoring with strikes.
Peters Jr working the ground and pound.
Peters Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Peters Jr is looking to take a break and control but Fairweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairweather parries the strikes from Peters Jr easily there. Peters Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fairweather to escape.
You can see the frustration on Fairweather's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peters Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Peters Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Peters Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fairweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peters Jr as he jumps to the side.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.
Peters Jr with a poor takedown
and Fairweather counters with a nice uppercut.
Peters Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairweather fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peters Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peters Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Fairweather utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fairweather leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairweather throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Peters Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairweather rushes Peters Jr and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairweather takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fairweather lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairweather is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fairweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairweather tries to clinch up.
Peters Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairweather changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peters Jr tries to avoid it but Fairweather manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peters Jr to the ground. Peters Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairweather moves into the clinch.
Fairweather is working Peters Jr over against the cage.
Fairweather is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Peters Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairweather has Peters Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fairweather pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Peters Jr tumbling to the mat - Fairweather dives into Peters Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairweather puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr is looking to improve his position.
Fairweather blocks the strikes from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr is looking for a sweep. Fairweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peters Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Peters Jr trying to hold on to Fairweather's head to control him but Fairweather postures up.
Fairweather seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairweather decides to stand and escape the position.
Fairweather fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peters Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Fairweather closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peters Jr's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Fairweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Peters Jr'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fairweather tries to clinch there but Peters Jr circles away.
Fairweather shoots in for a double leg but Peters Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peters Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairweather fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters Jr throws out a loose jab but Fairweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairweather or perhaps it was just good defense by Peters Jr, which made it look bad.
Vinny Peters Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Fairweather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Peters Jr misses the target.
Fairweather wants to counter with a clinch but Peters Jr pushes him away.
Peters Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairweather is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr gets tackled into the cage by Fairweather. Fairweather maintains the clinch.
Fairweather wants to take the fight to the mat but Peters Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fairweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairweather gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairweather will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters Jr up against the cage.
Fairweather breaks the clinch.
Fairweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peters Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr throws out a loose jab but Fairweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peters Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fairweather counter with a right hand.
Peters Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Fairweather counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Fairweather.
Fairweather fails to land the takedown.
Peters Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peters Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peters Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fairweather shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peters Jr eats them both and turns towards Fairweather to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fairweather throws a nice head kick!
Vinny Peters Jr's cut is getting worse.
Fairweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairweather goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fairweather darts in and clinches Peters Jr up against the cage.
Peters Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fairweather to work.
Peters Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fairweather breaks from the clinch.
Fairweather throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairweather is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peters Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.
Fairweather tries to clinch up but Peters Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Peters Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fairweather is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Fairweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairweather 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Fairweather!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kioshi Kemauchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Moreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kioshi Kemauchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Moreiro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemauchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kemauchi scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kemauchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kemauchi misses with the combination.
Moreiro's coach down at Reddit Heroes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moreiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kemauchi lands with a shot to the body.
Anthony Moreiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemauchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Kemauchi's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemauchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kemauchi jabs Moreiro right on the nose. Moreiro blinks but takes it well.
Kemauchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreiro.
Kemauchi lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Kemauchi.
Moreiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kemauchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moreiro misses the target.
Kemauchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moreiro just manages to avoid it.
Kemauchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kemauchi delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemauchi scores with a body shot.
Kemauchi throws a good cross that connects.
Moreiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moreiro.
Kemauchi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kemauchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moreiro misses with a looping right.
Kemauchi is looking to counter punch.
Moreiro misses with a body shot.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreiro looks to land a right hand but Kemauchi moved out of range.
Kemauchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kemauchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moreiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kemauchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kemauchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kemauchi cracks Moreiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moreiro misses the body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a big head kick but Moreiro shrugs it off.
Kemauchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moreiro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kemauchi - the referee stops the clock and Moreiro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kemauchi. Moreiro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kemauchi tests Moreiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moreiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemauchi.
Nice body punch from Kemauchi.
Moreiro throws a right and a left that Kemauchi avoids nicely.
Kemauchi jabs at Moreiro's body.
Moreiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi throwing a counter right hand but Moreiro manages to avoid it.
Kemauchi lunges at Moreiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreiro's hand.
Kemauchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Moreiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kemauchi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreiro ducks right into an uppercut from Kemauchi.
Moreiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kemauchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Moreiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kemauchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreiro throws a shot from downtown. Kemauchi moves away and avoids it.
Kemauchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kemauchi counter with a right hand.
Moreiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moreiro misses the body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemauchi, right into the meat.
Kemauchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moreiro throws a right hand that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kioshi Kemauchi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kemauchi scores with a head kick.
Moreiro looks to land a left hand but Kemauchi moved out of range nicely.
Kioshi Kemauchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kemauchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moreiro tries to move into range but Kemauchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kemauchi jabs Moreiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Moreiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Kemauchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kemauchi with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Moreiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kemauchi has got the better of the exchanges.
No joy there for Moreiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kemauchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kemauchi throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Kemauchi.
Moreiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemauchi manages to avoid it.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreiro swings for the body but Kemauchi moves out of range.
Kemauchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kemauchi.
Kemauchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kemauchi connects with a body shot that sends Moreiro's belly button to the back.
Kemauchi throws a shot to the body.
Moreiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kemauchi counters by clinching up.
Kemauchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kemauchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moreiro.
Moreiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moreiro misses with a body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Moreiro misses the target.
Moreiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi scores with a leg kick.
Kemauchi thuds his shin into the meat of Moreiro's side.
Kemauchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kemauchi lands a leg kick that knocks Moreiro off balance momentarily.
Kemauchi scores with the left hand. Moreiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Moreiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kemauchi cracks Moreiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moreiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kemauchi.
Moreiro throws a body punch but Kemauchi moves out of range.
Moreiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moreiro on the side of the head.
Kemauchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moreiro's head.
Moreiro misses with a jab to the body
and Kemauchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moreiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Moreiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moreiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moreiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moreiro swings for the body but Kemauchi moves out of range.
Kemauchi connects with a crisp jab.
Moreiro throws a nice looking combination but Kemauchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kemauchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreiro throws a right hand that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemauchi cracks Moreiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moreiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with a combination
and Kemauchi counters with a solid body kick.
Kemauchi throws a good cross that connects.
Moreiro misses with a two punch combination.
Kemauchi ducks under a wild hook from Moreiro.
Kemauchi throwing a counter right hand but Moreiro manages to avoid it.
Kemauchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moreiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Moreiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kemauchi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moreiro under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreiro ducks right into an uppercut from Kemauchi.
Kemauchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kioshi Kemauchi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kemauchi scores with a shot to the body.
Kemauchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreiro.
Kemauchi connects with the punch.
Kemauchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kemauchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moreiro doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moreiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kemauchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moreiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moreiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemauchi.
Moreiro moves forwards but Kemauchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moreiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kemauchi moves out of range as Moreiro strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemauchi ducks under a wild hook from Moreiro.
Kemauchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreiro misses with a body shot.
Moreiro misses with a combination
and Kemauchi counters with a head kick. That will keep Moreiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kemauchi digs a good body shot into Moreiro's ribs.
Kemauchi throws a shot to the body.
Kemauchi scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Kemauchi finds it's way through Moreiro's defenses.
Moreiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kemauchi slips a jab from Moreiro.
Nice jab there from Kemauchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Moreiro.
Kemauchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moreiro's head.
Moreiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreiro misses with a jab to the body
and Kemauchi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Moreiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kemauchi.
Jab by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kemauchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moreiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moreiro thinking.
Kemauchi cracks Moreiro with an open hand slap.
A jab from Kemauchi does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi lands the left hand.
Moreiro throws a series of punches but Kemauchi moves out of range.
Kemauchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kemauchi jabs Moreiro right on the nose. Moreiro blinks but takes it well.
Moreiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kemauchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moreiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moreiro misses with a few strikes there.
Moreiro takes one to the chin there.
Kemauchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moreiro on the side of the head.
Kemauchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kemauchi ducks under a wild hook from Moreiro.
A quick step to the side and Kemauchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreiro throws a nice looking combination but Kemauchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemauchi lands with a right hand.
Moreiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kemauchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moreiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemauchi lands with a hook. Moreiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moreiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kemauchi jabs Moreiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kemauchi scores with a leg kick.
Anthony Moreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with an inside leg kick.
Moreiro walks into a straight right hand from Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemauchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreiro takes a swing at Kemauchi's ribcage but misses.
Kioshi Kemauchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kemauchi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moreiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kioshi Kemauchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kemauchi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kioshi Kemauchi!
Kioshi Kemauchi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Oscar Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslin Habibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna. Habibi has chosen Bézu - Ali Baba as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslin Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo blocks the body kick.
Habibi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Habibi is looking to clinch but Leopoldo is avoiding it.
Habibi stuffs the takedown attempt from Leopoldo. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Habibi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leopoldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Habibi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leopoldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habibi.
Leopoldo misses with a few strikes there.
Habibi swings for the body but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Habibi moves into range and clinches up with Leopoldo.
Leopoldo decides to pull guard.
Habibi wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi content to stall in guard here.
Habibi is posturing up here but Leopoldo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Habibi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Habibi has to tap! Slick submission there by Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
A victorious Pedro Oscar Leopoldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koffi Tesfay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesfay's entrance music is Koffi olomide - Loi. A fine choice. White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im The Boss. 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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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koffi Tesfay!
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, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White moves in looking to clinch but Tesfay pushes him off.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tesfay scores with a push kick.
Tesfay swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tesfay. That's going to slow White down.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Tesfay's shoulder, as Tesfay tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Tesfay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koffi Tesfay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesfay lands a nice shot to the body.
Tesfay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesfay defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Tesfay thuds a left hand into White's body.
White misses with a right hand
and Tesfay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
White closes the distance but Tesfay moves to the side
and Tesfay counters with a thumping low kick.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Tesfay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tesfay throws a quick inside leg kick.
White tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tesfay wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tesfay counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay connects with a body shot.
Tesfay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Tesfay tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tesfay throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Tesfay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White misses with a hook. Tesfay ducked under it nicely.
Tesfay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tesfay.
White loads up on a big right hand but Tesfay slips the punch.
Tesfay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tesfay throws a nice outside leg kick.
White tries to clinch but Tesfay moves away
and Tesfay counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tesfay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tesfay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tesfay lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tesfay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tesfay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tesfay. That's going to slow White down.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tesfay counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
Tesfay lands with a good body shot.
White wants to clinch.
A big right from White misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tesfay is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
White avoids the body shot from Tesfay.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koffi Tesfay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tesfay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tesfay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tesfay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesfay cracks the inside of White's front leg.
Koffi Tesfay is winning the standup battle so far.
Tesfay feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White misses with a hook. Tesfay ducked under it nicely.
Tesfay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tesfay scores with a jab to the body.
Tesfay throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Tesfay is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesfay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tesfay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to clinch.
Tesfay lands with a slapping head kick.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tesfay counters with a thumping low kick.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Tesfay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but White might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tesfay has got the better of the exchanges.
Tesfay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tesfay scores with a body shot.
Tesfay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tesfay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tesfay lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Tesfay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tesfay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Tesfay lands but White takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a hook but Tesfay blocks it.
Tesfay scores with a leg kick.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White moves in looking to clinch but Tesfay pushes him off.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tesfay counters with a nice leg kick.
Tesfay throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Tesfay swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White tries to clinch there but Tesfay circles away.
Tesfay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Tesfay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tesfay connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tesfay lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tesfay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
White is looking to clinch but Tesfay is avoiding it.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesfay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
White moves to clinch but Tesfay breaks away
and Tesfay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White is looking to clinch.
Tesfay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesfay scores with a leg kick.
White wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koffi Tesfay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
White throws a right hand that misses
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tesfay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Tesfay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tesfay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Tesfay circles away.
Tesfay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tesfay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking to clinch.
White checks a low kick from Tesfay.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tesfay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tesfay lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Tesfay counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White looks to clinch
and Tesfay counters with an inside leg kick.
Tesfay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White wants to clinch.
Tesfay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tesfay lands with a slapping head kick.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tesfay counter with a right hand.
Tesfay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White misses with a left hand
and Tesfay counters with a nice leg kick.
Tesfay swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Tesfay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesfay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesfay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tesfay throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White throws a hook but Tesfay avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Tesfay.
White tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tesfay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tesfay. Tesfay obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tesfay.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tesfay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tesfay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dana White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tesfay counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tesfay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tesfay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tesfay throws a nice head kick!
Tesfay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tesfay.
White throws the left hand but Tesfay avoids the punch easily.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tesfay counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koffi Tesfay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tesfay 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koffi Tesfay!
Koffi Tesfay was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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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, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Eddard there.
Eddard gets the takedown into side control.
Guru trying to remain calm as Eddard controls from the top position.
Guru is looking for a sweep.
Eddard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The strikes coming from Eddard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Guru is looking for a sweep.
Eddard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eddard is looking to take a break and control but Guru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guru is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Eddard.
Guru manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eddard.
Eddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard winds up and cracks Guru with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Eddard trying to control from Guru's half guard. Guru has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Eddard works over Guru with some ground and pound from guard.
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eddard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eddard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Eddard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eddard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guru is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Guru working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Guru wants to control from the top but Eddard keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guru is defended easily by Eddard.
Eddard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guru ducks under a wild hook from Eddard.
Eddard cracks Guru with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Guru was covering up waiting for the punch and Eddard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guru keeping moving, preventing Eddard from controlling successfully.
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eddard throws a big right hand that misses.
Eddard with a nice head shot there.
Guru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eddard is aware though and is defending well.
Guru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guru has his hands on Eddard's head, controlling the position.
Eddard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eddard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eddard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eddard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guru!
Eddard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eddard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guru hang on?
Guru tries to hold on but Eddard postures up.
Eddard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eddard with a hook.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eddard throws a shot from downtown. Guru moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eddard missing with a left hand there. Guru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guru closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Guru seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eddard can't do much from the bottom here.
Eddard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Eddard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guru is trying to get an arm triangle but Eddard is defending well.
Eddard sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard trying to control but Guru postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guru is working away from the top position though.
Eddard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guru.
Karl Eddard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guru is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eddard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Eddard. Guru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eddard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guru's head.
Guru shoots in but Eddard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eddard to score with a decent uppercut.
Eddard tries to sprawl but Guru drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eddard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eddard.
Eddard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eddard pulls Guru in close to prevent any damage.
Eddard scores with a nice shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guru won't allow Eddard to sweep him here.
Guru throws a strike but Eddard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eddard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eddard throwing strikes but missing.
Guru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eddard manages to get himself to full guard.
Eddard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eddard wants to sweep here but Guru controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guru throws a strike but Eddard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet.
Eddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eddard has managed to get both his arms back between Guru's legs - danger averted.
Eddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Guru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eddard manages to get himself to full guard.
Eddard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eddard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eddard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guru shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eddard as he avoids it easily.
Eddard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guru to the mat! Guru manages to get full guard.
Eddard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guru's head.
Eddard cracks Guru with a solid left hand.
Eddard chips away with some ground and pound.
Eddard trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Eddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard wants to control from the top but Guru keeps moving.
Eddard is looking to work some ground and pound but Guru has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eddard manages to get himself to full guard.
Eddard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eddard leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karl Eddard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Eddard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guru to the ground. Eddard is now in Guru's guard.
Guru looking for a guillotine here but Eddard defends easily.
Guru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eddard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eddard is one step ahead there.
Eddard works over Guru with some ground and pound from guard.
Eddard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eddard landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eddard distracts Guru with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eddard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eddard trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Guru is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eddard lands a couple of elbows.
Eddard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eddard landing some decent shots from guard.
Eddard is pushing down on Guru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guru is fighting to maintain full guard but Eddard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eddard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guru is not content to let Eddard control the position.
Eddard winds up and cracks Guru with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eddard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Eddard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eddard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Eddard!
The defeated Ground Guru had this to say: 'thanks for coming out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wacka Flocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Paddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacka Flocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Paddon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddon throws the left hand but Flocka avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flocka, as that shot connected.
Flocka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flocka tries to clinch up but Paddon circles away and keeps his distance.
Flocka throws out a loose jab but Paddon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddon fails with a takedown attempt.
Paddon blocks a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flocka.
Paddon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paddon throws the left hand but Flocka avoids the punch easily.
Paddon throws a jab when Flocka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddon looks for the body kick but Flocka saw that one coming.
Flocka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paddon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flocka's sensitive parts.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Paddon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flocka throws a big shot that misses.
Paddon just misses with a punch to the body.
Flocka throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flocka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flocka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flocka closes the distance but Paddon moves to the side
letting Paddon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wacka Flocka has been cut.
Flocka lands with a kick to the temple. Paddon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Flocka stuffs the takedown attempt from Paddon. Paddon gets slowly back to his feet.
Flocka takes the fight into the clinch.
Paddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paddon is looking to break free of the clinch but Flocka has double underhooks.
Flocka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flocka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paddon working aggressively here.
Flocka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flocka.
Flocka misses with a punch to the body.
Paddon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paddon can't find room to land a body shot as Flocka controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flocka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flocka tries a body shot but Paddon blocks it.
Paddon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flocka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flocka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flocka tries to clinch up.
Paddon swings for the body but Flocka moves out of range.
Paddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flocka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paddon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheers as Paddon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flocka doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Paddon finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Flocka.
Paddon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flocka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paddon manages to avoid it.
Paddon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flocka.
Paddon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paddon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flocka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paddon misses with a body punch
and Flocka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paddon really felt that one!
Paddon throws a jab but it's blocked by Flocka.
Paddon tests Flocka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wacka Flocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Flocka.
Paddon loads up on a big right hand but Flocka slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Flocka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flocka manages to avoid it.
Flocka moves forwards but Paddon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paddon ducks under a wild hook from Flocka.
Paddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flocka manages to avoid it.
Flocka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddon.
Paddon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flocka in his tracks.
Paddon throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Flocka misses the target.
Flocka tries to clinch but Paddon is having none of it.
Flocka lunges at Paddon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paddon's hand.
Paddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Paddon.
Flocka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paddon manages to circle out of the way.
Flocka moves away from the strike by Paddon.
Paddon takes a swing at Flocka's ribcage but misses.
Flocka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flocka takes one on the button.
Flocka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paddon finds it's way round the side to connect with Flocka's head.
Flocka lands with an overhand left.
Paddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flocka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paddon has time to react.
Paddon lands a head shot.
A jab from Flocka finds it's way through Paddon's defenses.
Flocka scores with a nice right hand.
Paddon throws a hook but Flocka blocks it.
Flocka avoids the body shot from Paddon.
Paddon throws a right and a left that Flocka avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Flocka.
Flocka lands with a straight right. Paddon didn't see that one coming.
Flocka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flocka feints and then cracks Paddon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paddon down.
Paddon looks to land a right hand but Flocka moved out of range.
Flocka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paddon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paddon duly obliges.
Flocka checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Paddon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flocka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paddon misses the jab.
Paddon just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flocka counters with a good low kick that Paddon was not able to check.
Flocka thumps Paddon with a low kick.
Nice cross by Flocka.
Flocka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flocka slips a straight right by Paddon.
Paddon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paddon scores with a sloppy right hand. Flocka should have avoided that one.
Paddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flocka.
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!
Flocka cracks Paddon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses.
Flocka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flocka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paddon throws a hook to the side of Flocka's head but Flocka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddon takes a swing at Flocka's ribcage but misses.
Flocka throwing a counter right hand but Paddon manages to avoid it.
Paddon lands a jab to the head.
Paddon throws a shot from downtown. Flocka moves away and avoids it.
Flocka looks to land a right hand but Paddon moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Flocka. That snapped Paddon's head back.
A cross from Flocka lands.
Flocka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paddon throws a poor cross that misses
letting Flocka counter with a right hand.
Flocka scores with a decent looking hook.
Paddon tries to work over Flocka's front leg with a kick but Flocka checks it.
Flocka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flocka checks a low kick from Paddon.
A little feinted left hand from Flocka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darren Paddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Paddon. Those never looked like landing.
Paddon misses with an uppercut. Flocka saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paddon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flocka has time to react.
Flocka lands with a right hand.
Flocka throws a hook but Paddon blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Paddon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wacka Flocka is winning the standup battle so far.
Flocka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paddon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flocka. Flocka obviously looking to wear him down.
Paddon moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddon throws a solid leg kick but Flocka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paddon.
Paddon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flocka finds it's way round the side to connect with Paddon's head.
Flocka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flocka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paddon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paddon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flocka lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Paddon. Those never looked like landing.
Flocka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paddon misses with a low kick as Flocka jumps back.
Jab from Flocka.
Flocka moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddon throws a lazy right hand but Flocka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flocka moves out of range of the body kick from Paddon.
Flocka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paddon connects with a body shot that sends Flocka's belly button to the back.
Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paddon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flocka is looking to clinch but Paddon is avoiding it.
Paddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paddon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Paddon does it's job there.
Paddon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paddon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flocka finds it's way round the side to connect with Paddon's head.
Paddon avoids the body shot from Flocka.
Paddon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paddon throws out a powerful jab.
Flocka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flocka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paddon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paddon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flocka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Paddon misses its intended target.
Paddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flocka was well out of range. Poor timing from Paddon.
Flocka throws a lazy right hand but Paddon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flocka loads up on a big right hand but Paddon slips the punch.
Flocka connects with a looping right hand.
Paddon tries to work over Flocka's front leg with a kick but Flocka checks it.
Paddon throws a looping overhand right but Flocka ducks down to avoid it.
Flocka moves out of range as Paddon strikes.
Flocka misses with a few strikes there.
Paddon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flocka lands with a hook. Paddon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paddon fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flocka staying out of range there.
Flocka throws a hook to the side of Paddon's head but Paddon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacka Flocka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wacka Flocka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flocka moves out of range as Paddon strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Paddon. Those never looked like landing.
Paddon misses with a looping right.
Paddon connects with a body shot that sends Flocka's belly button to the back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paddon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flocka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flocka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flocka checks the leg kick.
Flocka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paddon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flocka sizes up Paddon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flocka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flocka needs to keep his hands up - Paddon had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flocka staying out of range there.
Paddon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flocka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paddon scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Paddon misses.
Flocka tries to close the distance and clinch but Paddon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paddon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flocka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flocka moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flocka.
Paddon throws a hook to the side of Flocka's head but Flocka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paddon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flocka's guard.
Flocka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paddon on the ground.
Flocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paddon is controlling him.
Paddon passes Flocka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paddon seems to be working for a kimura but Flocka defends the submission attempt.
Paddon trying to mount his opponent but Flocka defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddon prevents Flocka from standing back up.
Paddon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flocka won't allow Paddon to pass to mount.
Flocka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paddon is looking to take a break and control but Flocka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paddon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flocka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paddon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flocka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddon is looking to take a break and control but Flocka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paddon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flocka is just riding it out for now. Paddon eventually gives up the hold.
Paddon trying to control the action but Flocka is working from the bottom.
Paddon tries to pass to full mount but Flocka defends it.
Paddon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flocka is just riding it out for now. Paddon eventually gives up the hold.
Flocka is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Flocka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paddon.
Flocka blocks a jab.
Flocka throws the left hand but Paddon avoids the punch easily.
Paddon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paddon avoids the head kick by Flocka.
Paddon throws a looping overhand right but Flocka ducks down to avoid it.
Paddon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flocka slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paddon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flocka pinned against the cage. Flocka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paddon misses with a lunging right hand
and Flocka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Paddon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paddon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe's entrance music is Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddoe misses with a looping left.
Beddoe goes for a double leg but Bruce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruce continues to drive forward.
Bruce wants to counter the offense by Beddoe and move into the clinch position.
Bruce thuds his right hand into Beddoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe scores with a nice right hand.
Beddoe dives in and grabs Bruce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruce pushes down on Beddoe's head and hops out.
Beddoe lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Beddoe.
Beddoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruce tries to counter with a clinch but Beddoe shakes him off and moves away.
Beddoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruce is just out of range.
Beddoe misses with a hook.
Beddoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beddoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddoe looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddoe misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Bruce - just one landing.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddoe needs to keep his hands up - Bruce had a free shot at his head there.
Beddoe throws a looping overhand right but Bruce ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beddoe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bruce counters with a two punch combo.
Beddoe lands a jab to the head.
Beddoe jabs at Bruce's body.
Bruce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beddoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the body from Beddoe misses
and Bruce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce tries to bum rush Beddoe with a series of wild strikes but Beddoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruce walks into a jab.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Beddoe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beddoe scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
Beddoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruce looks winded!
Beddoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beddoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruce on the side of the head.
Lee Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Beddoe catches Bruce right on the button with a cross.
Beddoe lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a head shot.
Beddoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beddoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruce takes one to the chin there.
Bruce loads up on a big right hand but Beddoe slips the punch.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beddoe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beddoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beddoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Bruce let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beddoe lands a nice hook to Bruce's body. Bruce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beddoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Beddoe connects with a jab.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Bruce misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruce at a distance.
Beddoe lands a slapping body shot.
Beddoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Beddoe jabs at Bruce's body.
Beddoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruce momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe lands a jab-cross combination.
Bruce gets caught flat footed, as Beddoe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beddoe drops back looking for a leg! Bruce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bruce manages to kick Beddoe off! Beddoe jumps back into Bruce's guard.
Beddoe drops back looking for a leg! Bruce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bruce manages to kick Beddoe off! Beddoe jumps back into Bruce's guard.
Beddoe 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddoe forces his way into half guard.
Bruce trying to control but Beddoe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beddoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beddoe.
Beddoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beddoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beddoe with a jab.
A cross from Beddoe lands.
Beddoe throws a shot to the body.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beddoe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bruce quickly recovers to half guard.
Beddoe is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beddoe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bruce has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beddoe is looking for a kimura but Bruce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beddoe to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruce can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beddoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Bruce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beddoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruce can do to turn this around?
Beddoe is looking for a kimura but Bruce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beddoe to get the leverage.
Beddoe moves into full mount! Bruce won't be happy about that!
Beddoe tries to control but Bruce wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe looking to finish Bruce with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bruce!
Beddoe looking to secure an arm triangle but Bruce defends it well.
Bruce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beddoe tries to control but Bruce wriggling away.
Bruce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beddoe lands a big elbow.
Beddoe working the ground and pound effectively.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Beddoe has hold of Bruce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bruce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe working for a submission but Bruce is keeping him at bay.
Beddoe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bruce's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe cracks Bruce with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beddoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beddoe has control of Bruce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bruce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beddoe working for a guillotine from mount but Bruce is in no mood to give up.
Bruce really wants to buck Beddoe off and get back to his feet.
Beddoe lands with some strikes.
Beddoe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beddoe has control of Bruce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bruce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bruce is looking to improve his position but Beddoe isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.
Beddoe lands a big shot there that rocks Bruce but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Beddoe working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bruce looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Beddoe! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Philo Beddoe!
In his post fight interview, Philo Beddoe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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