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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumble Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to land a combination but Zamora avoids it well.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zamora moves out of range.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Zamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zamora manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to bum rush Zamora with a series of wild strikes but Zamora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Zamora avoids nicely.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Zamora avoids them all with ease.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Zamora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Rumble Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson tests Zamora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zamora slips a straight right by Johnson.
Zamora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson scores with the left hand. Zamora knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Zamora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Zamora avoids them all with ease.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Zamora counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zamora stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zamora is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Zamora attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zamora stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zamora slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumble Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zamora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Zamora attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Rumble Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zamora moves out of range.
Zamora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zamora.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Zamora moves away and avoids it.
Zamora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Zamora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Zamora passes into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora decides to stand back up.
Johnson throws a hook but Zamora blocks it.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Rumble Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Zamora steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Zamora saw that one coming.
Zamora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control.
Zamora stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson throws a hook but Zamora avoids it easily.
Zamora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zamora counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson pushes Zamora off but Zamora dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws Zamora to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zamora decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is wriggling around but Zamora manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Zamora decides to stand up.
Zamora avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a push kick but Zamora slaps the foot to one side.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Zamora appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zamora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Zamora's knee but Zamora avoids it well.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zamora is controlling him well.
Zamora has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zamora is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zamora.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zamora controls the action.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rumble Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zamora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zamora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Zamora sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Zamora backpedaling.
Zamora blocks the body kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Zamora slips the punch.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Zamora slips the punch.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Zamora down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Some bone on bone action there as Zamora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zamora is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zamora checks it well.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Zamora slips a jab from Johnson.
Zamora half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Zamora moved out of range nicely.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zamora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Zamora moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Zamora blocks it.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zamora counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Zamora decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Zamora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zamora drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Zamora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zamora manages to mount him!
Johnson tries to buck Zamora off but Zamora takes his back!
What's going on here? Zamora has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zamora slips under a jab from Johnson.
Rumble Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Zamora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Zamora tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zamora feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zamora stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zamora counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zamora stands up from Johnson's guard - Zamora perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Zamora changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumble Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumble Johnson!
A less than humble Rumble Johnson 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 Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenek Zbyszek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zenek Zbyszek!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbyszek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zbyszek swinging wildly here.
Mir looks for a takedown but Zbyszek sprawls well.
Zbyszek avoids the body shot from Mir.
Zbyszek misses with a series of wild punches.
Zbyszek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mir tries to counter with a takedown but Zbyszek is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Zbyszek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zbyszek misses with the combination.
Mir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zbyszek circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir dodges the punch combination from Zbyszek.
Mir seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zbyszek just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zbyszek is trying to force a seperation but Mir has the dominant position.
Mir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Zbyszek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zbyszek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zbyszek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mir tries to pull guard but Zbyszek holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mir tries to pull guard but Zbyszek holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
Mir tries to pull guard but Zbyszek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mir is trying to pull guard but Zbyszek has him pressed against the cage.
Zbyszek tries to break the clinch but Mir is controlling the position.
Mir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mir has Zbyszek pressed against the cage, preventing Zbyszek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zbyszek working hard to break the clinch.
Mir pulls Zbyszek into guard.
Mir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zbyszek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zbyszek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Zbyszek does no damage.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zbyszek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zenek Zbyszek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zbyszek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zbyszek misses with a double jab.
Zbyszek looks winded!
Zbyszek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zbyszek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mir shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zbyszek misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Zbyszek. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Zbyszek.
Zenek Zbyszek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mir swinging wildly here.
Mir fails to land the takedown.
Zbyszek throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zbyszek avoids it really well and circles away.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Zbyszek.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Zbyszek.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Zbyszek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mir dives in and grabs Zbyszek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zbyszek pushes down on Mir's head and hops out.
A combination from Zbyszek does no damage.
Zbyszek throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zbyszek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zbyszek has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mir is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zbyszek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir passes Zbyszek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mir is controlling the pace.
Mir is looking to advance position but Zbyszek won't allow it.
Zbyszek is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zbyszek is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leno Maycon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maycon's choice of entrance music: Os Caras do Momento. Leno Maycon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peyton Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leno Maycon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maycon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manning backs up against the cage.
Manning clobbers Maycon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leno Maycon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning stuns Maycon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manning looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maycon wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Manning controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maycon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manning looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maycon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manning is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning stalling away here and it's allowed Maycon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manning has gone for a leg lock! Maycon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Manning's guard.
Manning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maycon defends well.
Manning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manning is trying to hold Maycon in close to prevent damage but Maycon has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to control but Maycon manages to pass to mount!
Manning is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maycon avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maycon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maycon is pulling down on Manning's head to control his posture.
Maycon trying to control the position.
Maycon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning trying to control but Maycon is working from the bottom.
Maycon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maycon's guard.
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maycon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maycon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peyton Manning!
Leno Maycon was interviewed post fight and said 'Quem nasceu pra ser cú
Nunca vai ser Pica'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wallace!
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, Bob Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Roberts looks to land a combination. Wallace sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Roberts moved away.
As Wallace backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Wallace manages to avoid it all.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Roberts leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberts counters with a good low kick that Wallace was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Roberts thumps Wallace with a low kick.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roberts counters with a big head kick but Wallace shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wallace under the eye.
Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Roberts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace is looking for a counter combo.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Wallace is looking for a counter combo.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wallace wants to clinch but Roberts slips to the side
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a push kick but Roberts slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace tries to move into range but Roberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
Wallace wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roberts is trying to stand up here but Wallace is controlling him well.
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberts sees it coming and defends easily.
Roberts kicks Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Roberts as he connects with a hook.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberts back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
As Wallace backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Wallace manages to avoid it all.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Roberts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
Roberts 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.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Roberts throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
Bob Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace feints a jab promting Roberts to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roberts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Roberts counter with a right hand.
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Roberts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Wallace.
Roberts slips a straight right by Wallace.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberts counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace is rocked!
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Roberts.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts misses with a wild combination.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roberts is looking for the big counter here.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace is looking for a counter combo.
Wallace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wallace tries to clinch
and Roberts counters with a left and a right that stings Wallace.
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!
Roberts drops Wallace with a beautiful combination! Wallace stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roberts is looking for the KO!
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wallace connects with a high kick.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Wallace's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Roberts misses with some punches.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roberts scores with a three punch combo!
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Wallace feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roberts's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roberts 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Roberts!
The defeated Ryan Wallace had this to say: 'I'm going to look back and assess my skills. Hopefully I can come back stronger and much improved. Sorry to all my fans, but you can't win them all.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen Whipple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirzaev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Natalie La Rose - Somebody ft. Jeremih. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Whipple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whipple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whipple scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirzaev should have avoided that one.
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whipple will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Whipple was well out of range.
Whipple fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev just manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Whipple's head but Whipple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Whipple moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Whipple looks to land a body kick but Mirzaev moved away.
Mirzaev tries to sprawl but Whipple drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mirzaev kicks off Whipple and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whipple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whipple moves out of range of the strikes.
Whipple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whipple takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whipple is rocked!
Whipple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Oh Whipple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Whipple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whipple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whipple seems to have got his legs back now.
Mirzaev swinging wildly here.
Whipple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirzaev sprawls and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Whipple's head but Whipple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but Whipple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whipple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mirzaev 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.
Mirzaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Whipple.
Whipple throws a chopping leg kick but Mirzaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirzaev connects with a single shot there.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Whipple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Whipple's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whipple moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whipple scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mirzaev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whipple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Whipple with a nice head shot there.
Mirzaev has momentary wrist control but Whipple slips an elbow through the middle.
Whipple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whipple works over Mirzaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Mirzaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whipple stands and throws Mirzaev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Whipple wants to control but Mirzaev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whipple is looking to take a break and control but Mirzaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whipple 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.
Whipple thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mirzaev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Whipple connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whipple blocks a jab.
Whipple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mirzaev sprawls and moves away.
Whipple throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirzaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Whipple finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Whipple won't allow Mirzaev to get back to his feet.
Whipple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirzaev keeping moving, preventing Whipple from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasul Mirzaev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whipple tries a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Mirzaev throws a lazy right hand but Whipple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whipple thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mirzaev avoids the head kick by Whipple.
Mirzaev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whipple cracks the inside of Mirzaev's front leg.
Whipple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirzaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whipple scrambles back to his feet.
Whipple finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Whipple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirzaev misses the target.
Whipple tried to counter with a leg kick but Mirzaev avoided it.
Whipple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whipple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mirzaev drops Whipple with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Whipple looks back up at him and smiles so Mirzaev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Whipple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whipple tries to counter with a takedown but Mirzaev is quick to defend against it.
Whipple takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirzaev weaves into range and cracks Whipple right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Whipple goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mirzaev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Owen Whipple spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitbull Lovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pitbull Lovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovski swinging wildly here.
Lovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lovski tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Lovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Lovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pitbull Lovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lovski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva dives in and grabs Lovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lovski pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lovski.
Lovski lands a body shot.
Lovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Lovski counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lovski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lovski throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lovski defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Lovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Silva.
Lovski lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a takedown
and Lovski counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovski is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovski lands with an overhand left.
Lovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Lovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lovski lands with a shot to the body.
Lovski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lovski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Lovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lovski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Lovski misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Lovski looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitbull Lovski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lovski punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovski throws a shot to the body.
Lovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Lovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Lovski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lovski duly obliges.
Nice straight punches there by Lovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lovski.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovski throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Pitbull Lovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lovski scores with a three punch combo!
Pitbull Lovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lovski throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lovski defends it well.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lovski throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovski lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lovski counters with a right hand to the body.
Lovski swinging wildly here.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Lovski.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovski.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovski.
Lovski looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Lovski scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Lovski didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovski keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pitbull Lovski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lovski throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovski. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lovski sprawls well. Lovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovski scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Lovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Lovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Silva.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lovski tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lovski to the ground. Lovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovski throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lovski!
Lovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by Lovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooh!!! Lovski has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Lovski steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Silva is rocked!
Lovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovski scores with a nice head shot.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lovski finish him?
Lovski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Lovski misses.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lovski enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lovski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lovski keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Lovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lovski wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Pitbull Lovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lovski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Lovski in his guard.
Lovski wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva is looking to stand up but Lovski isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull Lovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pitbull Lovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotza Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Thriller. Fury has chosen Roll On Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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243 lbs
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lotza Fury!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdurahimov darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abdurahimov fails to land.
Fury goes for a takedown attempt but Abdurahimov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abdurahimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdurahimov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Lotza Fury has been cut.
Abdurahimov moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Abdurahimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurahimov slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abdurahimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamil Abdurahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotza Fury.
Abdurahimov works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury looking for a takedown.
Abdurahimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Abdurahimov fails to land.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdurahimov controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
Fury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abdurahimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdurahimov looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fury checks a leg kick.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Shamil Abdurahimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdurahimov misses with a body punch.
Abdurahimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Fury blocking some punches.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abdurahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abdurahimov misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch up.
Fury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdurahimov misses the target.
Abdurahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Some wild striking there from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abdurahimov counters with a left and a right that stings Fury.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Abdurahimov coming out on top.
Abdurahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdurahimov lands a really nice looking cross but Fury seems unphased.
Abdurahimov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury is working for takedown but Abdurahimov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fury wants to take the fight to the mat but Abdurahimov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Abdurahimov just leaning against Fury, taking a breather.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Abdurahimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamil Abdurahimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov lands with a left to the head.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fury tries to pull guard but Abdurahimov won't allow it.
Shamil Abdurahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotza Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abdurahimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abdurahimov throws a head punch that misses.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdurahimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch up.
Fury unleashes a big counter combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abdurahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fury has Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abdurahimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Abdurahimov gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abdurahimov fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdurahimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdurahimov misses with some punches.
Fury is trying to drag Abdurahimov to the mat but Abdurahimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Abdurahimov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Fury tries to score a body lock takedown but Abdurahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdurahimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abdurahimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdurahimov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abdurahimov closes the distance and pushes Fury back into the cage.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov is struggling to control the position.
Abdurahimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdurahimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Fury fails to pull guard.
Abdurahimov can't find room to land a body shot as Fury controls the action.
Abdurahimov lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Abdurahimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov misses with some punches.
Abdurahimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdurahimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdurahimov.
Fury can't break the clinch.
Abdurahimov just leaning against Fury, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Abdurahimov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Abdurahimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdurahimov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Abdurahimov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Abdurahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdurahimov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdurahimov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
As Abdurahimov backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Abdurahimov manages to avoid it all.
Shamil Abdurahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdurahimov throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Fury is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abdurahimov's half guard.
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!
Fury working Abdurahimov over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury drops an elbow to the side of Abdurahimov's head.
Abdurahimov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abdurahimov tries to get out of the position.
Fury not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdurahimov tries to kick Fury off but Fury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fury trying to control the pace.
Fury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fury lands strikes from half guard.
Fury working over Abdurahimov with some ground and pound. Abdurahimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fury seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury working Abdurahimov over with strikes.
Fury wants to take a breather but Abdurahimov is having none of it.
Fury scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fury stops Abdurahimov from getting back to his feet.
Abdurahimov wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
Abdurahimov is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fury working over Abdurahimov with some ground and pound. Abdurahimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to control. Abdurahimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Fury seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Abdurahimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Abdurahimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abdurahimov misses with a few strikes there.
Abdurahimov misses with a wild combination.
Abdurahimov works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Abdurahimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fury doesn't seem phased though.
Fury has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Abdurahimov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abdurahimov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fury gets tackled into the cage by Abdurahimov. Abdurahimov maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury tries to score a body lock takedown but Abdurahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamil Abdurahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotza Fury.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abdurahimov to keep the fight standing.
Abdurahimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamil Abdurahimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abdurahimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Abdurahimov has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Abdurahimov is stalling here.
Lotza Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Abdurahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdurahimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamil Abdurahimov!
Shamil Abdurahimov made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview.
Lotza Fury spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats Bullshiiiit... I waz robbed'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Clay!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
Matthew Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Bombs misses.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clay motions for Bombs to come forward. Clay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clay 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.
Bombs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Bombs sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clay slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombs. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs gets a clinch.
Clay is looking for a takedown.
Bombs misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bombs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Matthew Clay has been cut.
I was talking to Bombs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Clay.
A shot in the inside from Bombs.
Bombs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bombs gets through Clay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bombs digs a right hand underneath Clay's ribcage. Clay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bombs lands a right hand.
Bombs pushes Clay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clay looks winded!
Bombs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Bombs can't find room to land a body shot as Clay controls the action.
Clay wants to get back to striking at distance but Bombs won't allow it.
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay moves away from the strike by Bombs.
Bombs tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Bombs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bombs has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay misses the shot to the body.
Bombs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Clay does it's job there.
The crowd cheers as Bombs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clay doesn't seem phased though.
Bombs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombs moves away.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Clay misses.
Bombs with a jab.
Bombs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bombs sprawls well. Bombs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
Clay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bombs did well to prevent Clay getting side control.
Clay controlling the action here.
Clay prevents Bombs from standing back up.
Clay is taking a breather. Bombs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bombs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bombs is refusing to be controlled, as Clay sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bombs connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Matthew Clay's cut even more.
Bombs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Bombs has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Clay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bombs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clay tries for a takedown but Bombs circles away easily
and Bombs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Clay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bombs momentarily.
Bombs moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Bombs avoids a kick to the body.
Bombs misses with a straight right.
Bombs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bombs breaks the clinch.
Bombs looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Bombs dodges the punch combination from Clay.
Clay cracks Bombs with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombs is just out of range.
Clay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bombs closes the distance and pushes Clay back into the cage.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bombs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Bombs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
A big left from Bombs misses.
Bombs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombs.
Clay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bombs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombs has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Bombs.
Bombs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs lands a head shot.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Clay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bombs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bombs sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Clay misses.
Bombs tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomb Bombs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs scores with a nice head shot.
Bombs misses with a hook to the body
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombs slips a straight right by Clay.
Bombs looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombs.
And Clay tries to counter it with a takedown but Bombs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clay gets a takedown into half guard.
Bombs is looking to get back to is feet but Clay passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bombs is trying to improve his position.
Bombs wants to control but Clay postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombs tries to bench press Clay off him but Clay keeps the position.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Bombs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Clay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Bombs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Clay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clay shoots for a takedown but Bombs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombs has time to react.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombs manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Clay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bombs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Clay misses.
Bombs slips under a jab from Clay.
Clay looks to land a combination. Bombs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bombs takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs clinches.
Bombs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clay.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bombs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clay or not.
Bombs breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Bombs - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
Bombs scores with a nice right hand.
Clay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bombs rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Bombs finds it's way through Clay's defenses.
The cut above Matthew Clay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bombs throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
Clay swings for the body but Bombs moves out of range.
Clay has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bombs connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Bombs.
Clay has his takedown stuffed
and Bombs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
Clay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bombs clinches up with Clay and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to break free but Bombs has control.
Clay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bombs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bombs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Matthew Clay's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bombs stalling the fight.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Bombs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bombs presses Clay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bombs lands with a short shot to the head.
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bombs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Bombs shows good takedown defense.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Clay.
Bombs throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Clay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bomb Bombs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me . Diaz has chosen It's dark and hell is hot as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ralf Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralf Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Jones misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diaz can turn it around.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
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!
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a front kick.
Ralf Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Diaz is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body kick from Diaz.
Nice shot by Jones.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz slips a jab from Jones.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Jones.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones clinches.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a body punch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
Diaz tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Nice elbow from Jones.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Diaz tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Ralf Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.
Jones presses Diaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralf Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Diaz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralf Jones!
Ralf Jones is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Ralf Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Mike Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that I want a rematch. '.
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