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QFC Tournament 564 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Sampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon ss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Sampo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sampo.
ss throws a combination that misses
and Sampo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sampo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampo trying to control but ss is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ss is looking for a triangle but Sampo pushes his legs off easily.
ss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ss has his foot on Sampo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sampo stacks ss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sampo!
Sampo advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sampo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
ss is trying desperately to improve position.
Sampo working ss over with strikes here.
ss is trying to escape the mount.
Sampo tries to control but ss wriggling away.
Sampo content just to control the position here.
Sampo looking to finish ss with some ground and pound. This is bad for ss!
Sampo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss is trying to escape the mount.
Sampo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ss regains half guard.
Sampo wants to work for an arm triangle but ss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ss actively working from the bottom here.
ss with the active half guard here but Sampo passes nicely into side control.
ss sneaks back into half guard.
Sampo wants to take a breather but ss is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ss actively working from the bottom here.
Sampo trying to control the pace.
ss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ss actively working from the bottom here.
ss has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sampo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sampo!
Sampo takes a little break here. ss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sampo tries to move to mount but ss blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ss tries to improve position but can't.
Sampo wants to control but ss is keeping him busy.
ss looking for a sweep but Sampo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
ss is in a horrible position here. Sampo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ss sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sampo wants to take a breather but ss is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Sampo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
ss misses with a combination
and Sampo counters with a takedown into side control.
Sampo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
ss is looking to regain half guard here but Sampo keeps moving and retains side control.
ss looks to move to half guard but instead Sampo has passed into mount! Damn!
ss tries to improve his position but instead Sampo has taken his back!
ss is in bad spot here.
Lester Sampo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for ss.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
ss turns into Sampo and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ss drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ss has Sampo in his guard.
ss looking for a guillotine here but Sampo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss can't keep his opponent in guard - Sampo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sampo prevents ss from improving his position.
ss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampo pulls his head out easily.
ss actively working from the bottom here.
Sampo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
ss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampo pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sampo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
ss is looking to improve his position.
ss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ss actively working from the bottom here.
ss has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sampo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sampo!
Sampo stands up and beckons ss to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampo slips a jab and a cross from ss.
Sampo drives through with a takedown into ss's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sampo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sampo escapes and throws ss's legs to the side, diving into side control!
ss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sampo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sampo is taking a breather. ss 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.
ss looking for submissions off his back.
ss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
ss is trying to stand back up but Sampo is controlling him
ss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ss looking for submissions off his back.
Sampo controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Sampo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for ss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampo walks into a stiff left hand from ss.
ss throws a combination that misses
and Sampo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sampo stands up and beckons ss to join him on the feet.
Sampo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sampo counters with a shoot takedown. ss fights it but they end up in guard.
ss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampo is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ss is working an open guard so Sampo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brandon ss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sampo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ss looking for submissions off his back.
Sampo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
ss can't escape the position.
ss is working hard here to advance position.
Sampo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ss looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sampo decides to return to a standing position.
ss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from ss does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ss swings for the body but Sampo moves out of range.
ss throws a right hand that Sampo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampo also avoids with ease.
Sampo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandon ss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Sampo.
ss fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampo throws out a counter right but ss avoids it with no problem.
Sampo avoids the body shot from ss.
Nice body punch from ss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from ss misses the target.
ss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sampo counters with a left and a right that stings ss.
ss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ss thuds his right hand into Sampo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ss tries to bum rush Sampo with a series of wild strikes but Sampo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sampo throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - ss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
ss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampo instigates a clinch.
ss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sampo's face.
ss is trying to force a seperation but Sampo has the dominant position.
Sampo has ss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
ss misses with a knee strike.
ss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon ss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ss misses with a series of wild punches.
ss lands a slapping body shot.
Brandon ss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ss misses with a two punch combination.
ss swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon ss.
I think Sampo 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 for Lester Sampo!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Lester Sampo!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Lester Sampo!
Lester Sampo wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esau Pepson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Esau Pepson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Battle is trying to defend but Pepson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Battle is in trouble now - Pepson has advanced to mount!
Pepson working the ground and pound effectively.
Pepson raining down shots from the mount!
Pepson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Battle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Battle shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepson with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pepson lands a couple of good shots and Battle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Battle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pepson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Battle hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepson is landing with strikes. Battle can't take much more of this.
Pepson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Battle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Battle for a finish.
Pepson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Battle taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esau Pepson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Second!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Second scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Second throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Second throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Second.
Second working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Second is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Second with a flurry of punches that miss.
Second in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Second chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Second throws a big right hand that misses.
Second throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Second keeps the fight on the outside.
Second drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Second throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Second working the head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Second seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Second tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Second looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Second working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Second looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Second smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second working the ground and pound from side control.
Second throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Second.
Second not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Second is working away from the top position though.
Second is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Second missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Second missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Second sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Second gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Second stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Second with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Second.
Second stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Second with a nice head shot there.
Second lands a couple of elbows.
Second with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Second slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Second is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Second with a flurry of punches that miss.
Second loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Second keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Second throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Second throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Second is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Second lands a couple of elbows.
Second throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Second to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Second dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Second 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.
First Second has got the better of the ground game so far.
Second throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Second postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Second throws a big elbow that misses.
Second scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Second scoring with some ground and pound.
Second throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stops Second from standing up.
Second is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Second has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Second from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Second won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Second shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Second postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Second throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Second's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Second postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Second chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Second's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Second won't let him.
Second is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to stand but Second is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson stops Second from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Second to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Second throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Second throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Second is proving hard to escape from.
Second wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Second has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Second fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Second persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Second.
Second thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Second lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Second thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Second.
Second with a nice head shot there.
Second throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Second.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Second throwing strikes but missing.
Second lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
First Second showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Second looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Second.
Second seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Second sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Second not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Second.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is in trouble now - Second has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Second there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Second throwing strikes here but Johnson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Johnson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Second working the ground and pound effectively.
Second fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Second working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Second.
Second thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Second cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Second gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Second raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Second smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Second raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Second cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Johnson, under a barage of strikes from Second.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Second missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Second.
Second missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson has hold of Second's hands but Second slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Second.
Second thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Second thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to control but Second is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Second scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Second working the head with strikes.
Second misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Second working away.
Second in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Second tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Second in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Second sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Second throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Second throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Second not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Second shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Second working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
First Second comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Second has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for First Second!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for First Second!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for First Second!
First Second wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Kriglinkton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Gooseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Kriglinkton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Gooseman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriglinkton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gooseman.
Sloppy strikes from Kriglinkton. Those never looked like landing.
Kriglinkton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gooseman circles away quickly and effectively.
Gooseman clinches.
Kriglinkton avoids a wild elbow strike from Gooseman.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gooseman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gooseman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gooseman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kriglinkton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gooseman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriglinkton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gooseman taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Kriglinkton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gooseman misses with a punch to the body.
Kriglinkton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Gooseman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kriglinkton is trying to break free.
Kriglinkton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kriglinkton tries to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling the position.
Kriglinkton tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Gooseman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kriglinkton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Kriglinkton tries to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling the position.
Kriglinkton tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gooseman avoiding damage.
Gooseman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Gooseman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriglinkton is trying to force a seperation but Gooseman has the dominant position.
Kriglinkton tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Kriglinkton letting Gooseman take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Gooseman.
Gooseman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gooseman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kriglinkton's brow.
Kriglinkton is trying to force a seperation but Gooseman has the dominant position.
Kriglinkton tries to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling the position.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pushed against the cage.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kriglinkton won't want to take too many of those.
Gooseman keeps control of Kriglinkton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Gooseman.
Gooseman misses with the head strike.
Gooseman avoiding damage.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Kriglinkton can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriglinkton is trying to break the clinch but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Kriglinkton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gooseman can't find room to land a body shot as Kriglinkton controls the action.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Gooseman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gooseman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kriglinkton is looking to break free of the clinch but Gooseman has double underhooks.
Kriglinkton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gooseman avoiding damage.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage, preventing Kriglinkton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kriglinkton is looking to break free of the clinch but Gooseman has double underhooks.
Kriglinkton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kriglinkton won't want to take too many of those.
Kriglinkton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gooseman won't allow it.
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriglinkton controls his hands.
Kriglinkton is trying to force a seperation but Gooseman has the dominant position.
Gooseman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kriglinkton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage, preventing Kriglinkton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gooseman slowing the pace effectively.
Gooseman is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gooseman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kriglinkton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gooseman.
Kriglinkton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gooseman.
Gooseman pushes Kriglinkton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriglinkton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gooseman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kriglinkton up against the cage.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage.
Gooseman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Kriglinkton working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gooseman taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage, preventing Kriglinkton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gooseman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Gooseman.
Kriglinkton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Shane Gooseman has been cut.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton up against the cage in a clinch.
Gooseman keeps control of Kriglinkton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kriglinkton tries to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling the position.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
Gooseman keeps control of Kriglinkton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gooseman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kriglinkton up against the cage.
Kriglinkton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gooseman scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gooseman leaning against his opponent.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Gooseman just leaning against Kriglinkton, taking a breather.
Gooseman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kriglinkton up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Gooseman.
Kriglinkton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kriglinkton throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooseman throws a chopping leg kick but Kriglinkton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriglinkton misses with the combination.
Gooseman darts in and clinches Kriglinkton up against the cage.
Kriglinkton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kriglinkton is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman misses with a body punch.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage.
Gooseman stalls.
Gooseman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Gooseman.
Shane Gooseman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gooseman stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Gooseman.
Gooseman darts in and clinches Kriglinkton up against the cage.
Gooseman throws an elbow but it misses.
Kriglinkton is trying to break the clinch but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Kriglinkton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Gooseman.
Gooseman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Gooseman stalling against the cage.
Kriglinkton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gooseman leaning against his opponent.
Kriglinkton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kriglinkton tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Kriglinkton working hard to break the clinch.
Kriglinkton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gooseman won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kriglinkton being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kriglinkton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooseman misses with a punch to the body.
Kriglinkton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch but Gooseman keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gooseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Gooseman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gooseman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriglinkton scores with a three punch combo!
Kriglinkton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gooseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gooseman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kriglinkton, pushing him back against the cage.
Gooseman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kriglinkton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gooseman stalling.
Kriglinkton wants to break free but Gooseman has control.
Kriglinkton wants to get back to striking at distance but Gooseman won't allow it.
Gooseman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kriglinkton's elbow.
Gooseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriglinkton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kriglinkton is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kriglinkton is trying to break free.
Kriglinkton is trying to break the clinch but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriglinkton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage.
Gooseman is struggling to control the position.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
Gooseman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gooseman is stalling here.
Kriglinkton tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Kriglinkton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kriglinkton is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gooseman controlling the action here for a moment.
Kriglinkton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kriglinkton is trying to push Gooseman away but Gooseman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooseman with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
Gooseman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gooseman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gooseman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gooseman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kriglinkton's efforts to push away.
Gooseman slowing the pace effectively.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gooseman misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Kriglinkton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Gooseman leaning against his opponent.
Gooseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kriglinkton's face.
Kriglinkton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kriglinkton wants to break free but Gooseman has control.
Kriglinkton takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gooseman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gooseman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriglinkton controls his hands.
Kriglinkton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kriglinkton wants to break free but Gooseman has control.
Gooseman slowing the pace effectively.
Kriglinkton is trying to force a seperation but Gooseman has the dominant position.
Kriglinkton is trying to break the clinch but Gooseman is controlling him.
Kriglinkton can't break the clinch.
Kriglinkton tries to break free but Gooseman pushes him back against the cage.
Kriglinkton wants to break free but Gooseman has control.
Gooseman avoiding damage.
Kriglinkton is looking to break free of the clinch but Gooseman has double underhooks.
Gooseman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gooseman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Gooseman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gooseman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gooseman controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Gooseman.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriglinkton working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gooseman avoiding damage.
Gooseman has Kriglinkton pressed against the cage, preventing Kriglinkton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elvis Kriglinkton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane Gooseman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gooseman leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Gooseman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gooseman 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 for Shane Gooseman!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Shane Gooseman!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Shane Gooseman!
Shane Gooseman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Till (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Till!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James McMann!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Till looks for a takedown but McMann sprawls well.
McMann forces Till back against the cage and clinches.
Till misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Till creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
Till lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMann backwards.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
McMann lands an elbow inside.
McMann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Scott Till has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Till.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
Till misses with some punches.
Till lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Till misses with a punch on the inside.
Till really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McMann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Till.
Till throws a head punch that misses.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
Till misses with the head strike.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
McMann lands an elbow inside.
McMann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Till's defenses.
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
McMann lands an elbow just above Till 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
Till misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till lands a hook that snaps the head of McMann backwards.
Till misses with the head strike.
McMann blocking some punches.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
Till pushes McMann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
Till misses with a punch on the inside.
Till lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
McMann lands an elbow just above Till 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Till swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Till.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Till.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Till swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann blocking some punches.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
Till lands with a short shot to the head.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
McMann blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
McMann blocks an uppercut.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMann blocks an uppercut.
Till swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Till takes an elbow to the forehead.
Till misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McMann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Till's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McMann rushes Till and presses him up against the cage.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMann.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
James McMann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
McMann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Till scores with a shoulder strike.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
Till misses with some punches.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
McMann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
Till lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Till misses with some punches.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till working aggressively here.
Till lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMann.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Till.
McMann lands an elbow just above Till 's eye.
Till scores with a nice hook to the head.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMann blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMann blocking some punches.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Till.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
McMann lands an elbow just above Till 's eye.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Till.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
Till misses with some punches.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Till takes an elbow to the temple.
Till misses with a short punch on the inside.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Till creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Till scores with a nice short uppercut.
Till misses with some punches.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann lands an elbow inside.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
McMann lands an elbow that stopped Till in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
Nice elbow from McMann.
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!
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Till working aggressively here.
McMann lands an elbow inside.
Till misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMann lands an elbow that stopped Till in his tracks for a moment.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
Till misses with some punches.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Till misses with the head strike.
Till swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
Till misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Till swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Till blocks an elbow strike from McMann.
Till takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James McMann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Till's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Till.
McMann closes the distance and clinches.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann lands an elbow inside that Till shrugs off.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
McMann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Till throws a punch but it's blocked by McMann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till blocks an elbow strike.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
McMann blocks an uppercut.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
Till misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Till misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Till fails to land.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
Till misses with some punches.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from McMann.
McMann lands an elbow that stopped Till in his tracks for a moment.
Till lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
McMann lands a damaging elbow.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Till swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Till lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Till swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from McMann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Till's defenses.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
Till misses with the head strike.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
Till misses with a punch on the inside.
Till dodges an elbow strike from McMann.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
McMann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Till's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
Till swings wildly with an uppercut but McMann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMann lands a nice elbow.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till misses with the head strike.
McMann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Till throws a head punch that misses.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Till lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
McMann blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
Till tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMann lands an elbow inside that Till shrugs off.
Till is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Till is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Till has a couple of punches blocked by McMann.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
Till seems to have got his legs back now.
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Till throws a head punch that misses.
McMann blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Till's brow.
Till misses with some punches.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
McMann misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, McMann throws an elbow but misses.
Till avoids a wild elbow strike from McMann.
Till misses with some punches.
McMann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Till fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Till avoids the elbow strike from McMann, against the cage.
Till misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMann throws an elbow that misses.
McMann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMann throws an elbow but it misses.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
Till takes an elbow to the temple.
Till blocks the elbow strike.
McMann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
McMann pushes off an throws an elbow but Till leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Till scores with a shoulder strike.
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Till working aggressively here.
Scott Till has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMann misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McMann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McMann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for James McMann!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for James McMann!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for James McMann!
James McMann wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Nechvidov (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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23
155 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolay Nechvidov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nechvidov's hands.
Hernandez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nechvidov.
Nechvidov dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Nechvidov shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Nechvidov off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hernandez controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nechvidov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hernandez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Nechvidov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nechvidov regains half guard.
Nechvidov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nechvidov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nechvidov is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hernandez lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Nechvidov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernandez drops an elbow to the side of Nechvidov's head.
Nechvidov has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nechvidov looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Nechvidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nechvidov is looking for a sweep. Hernandez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov wants to improve his position but Hernandez is controlling well.
Hernandez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nechvidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hernandez working Nechvidov over with strikes.
Hernandez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nechvidov to get to his feet.
Nechvidov looks winded!
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nechvidov is rocked!
Nechvidov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez with a jab.
Nechvidov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Nechvidov misses with the body kick
and Hernandez counters with a series of strikes that sends Nechvidov to the canvas! Hernandez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Nechvidov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Nechvidov!
Hernandez kicks Nechvidov off and gets to his feet.
Nechvidov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nechvidov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nechvidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez stays in close to Nechvidov's body and controls the position.
Nechvidov looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hernandez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nechvidov dodges the ground and pound from Hernandez.
Nechvidov wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nechvidov pushes Hernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Nechvidov is working away.
Nechvidov struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nechvidov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nechvidov tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez winds up and cracks Nechvidov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez 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.
Nechvidov is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Hernandez.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nechvidov's head.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Nechvidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez stops Nechvidov from getting back to his feet.
Nechvidov wants to control but Hernandez is keeping busy.
Hernandez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nechvidov can do to turn this around?
Hernandez is taking a breather. Nechvidov 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.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Nechvidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez throwing shots but Nechvidov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nechvidov is looking to control Hernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nechvidov avoid being mounted?
Nechvidov is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nechvidov taking some punishment here, with Hernandez in his half guard.
Kevin Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hernandez in particular looking to stall.
Nechvidov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hernandez cracks Nechvidov with a solid left hand.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Nechvidov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez throws a strike but Nechvidov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nechvidov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Nechvidov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Hernandez there.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Nechvidov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nechvidov is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nechvidov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Hernandez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Nechvidov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez working the head with strikes.
Hernandez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nechvidov is avoiding damage well.
Nechvidov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hernandez off and has taken his back!
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hernandez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hernandez feints a jab promting Nechvidov to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nechvidov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nechvidov shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hernandez dives in and grabs Nechvidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nechvidov pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Hernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nechvidov back to the cage. Hernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kevin Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hernandez as Nechvidov shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Nechvidov as Hernandez shoots in.
Kevin Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nechvidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevin Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Nechvidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nechvidov fails with the takedown
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez lands with a big left! Nechvidov is wobbled badly! Hernandez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Nechvidov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Hernandez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezer Henriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Joshson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezer Henriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Joshson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henriquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henriquez.
Joshson moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henriquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joshson wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshson goes for a takedown attempt but Henriquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ezer Henriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Joshson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Henriquez.
Joshson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henriquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joshson moves in looking to clinch but Henriquez pushes him off.
It looked like Henriquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joshson tries to clinch up but Henriquez circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriquez throws a series of punches but Joshson moves out of range.
Henriquez works over Joshson's head and body with a nice combination.
Joshson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henriquez misses with a wild combination.
Henriquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joshson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henriquez throws a series of strikes that have Joshson backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshson tries to clinch up.
Joshson doesn't manage to clinch there - Henriquez circles away.
Joshson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henriquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Henriquez.
Henriquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joshson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henriquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henriquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Joshson wants to clinch.
Joshson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henriquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henriquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshson tries to clinch there but Henriquez circles away.
Henriquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joshson wants to clinch up but Henriquez keeps it at a distance.
Henriquez gets tackled into the cage by Joshson. Joshson maintains the clinch.
Joshson wants a takedown.
Joshson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henriquez is defending well.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Henriquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Joshson has double underhooks.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joshson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Joshson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henriquez after a bit of a struggle.
Joshson looks winded!
Henriquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joshson is trying to drag Henriquez to the mat but Henriquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joshson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshson prevents Henriquez from breaking the clinch.
Henriquez is trying to push Joshson away but Joshson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Joshson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joshson wants a takedown.
Henriquez is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshson tries to score a body lock takedown but Henriquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling him.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez tries to circle away but Joshson has him pinned against the cage.
Henriquez is trying to force a seperation but Joshson has the dominant position.
Joshson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joshson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Joshson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Henriquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henriquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriquez wants to break free but Joshson has control.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriquez tries to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling the position.
Joshson wants a takedown but no success here.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Joshson has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henriquez gets underhooks to prevent Joshson's takedown attempt.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henriquez working hard to break the clinch.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Joshson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henriquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henriquez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Henriquez looks to land a combination. Joshson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henriquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henriquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Henriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshson gets a clinch.
Henriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez tries to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling the position.
Henriquez tries to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling the position.
Joshson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henriquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriquez gets underhooks to prevent Joshson's takedown attempt.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriquez is trying to force a seperation but Joshson has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezer Henriquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Henriquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Henriquez does no damage.
Henriquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henriquez scores with a one two! Joshson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henriquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshson.
Henriquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joshson tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joshson tries to clinch there but Henriquez circles away.
Joshson moves in looking to clinch but Henriquez pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriquez keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Joshson is looking to clinch.
Ezer Henriquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henriquez lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshson closes the distance and clinches.
Joshson has Henriquez pressed against the cage, preventing Henriquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henriquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshson can do to turn this around?
Joshson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henriquez is defending well.
Joshson tries for a takedown but Henriquez manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriquez stops a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Ezer Henriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Joshson.
Joshson is breathing heavily.
Joshson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henriquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Joshson looking for a takedown.
Henriquez tries to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling the position.
Henriquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Joshson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henriquez working hard to break the clinch.
Henriquez is trying to push Joshson away but Joshson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henriquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshson won't allow it.
Henriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henriquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshson won't allow it.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henriquez working hard to break the clinch.
Joshson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henriquez is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henriquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshson won't allow it.
Joshson prevents Henriquez from breaking the clinch.
Henriquez is trying to break free.
Henriquez stops a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Joshson has Henriquez pressed against the cage, preventing Henriquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joshson has Henriquez pressed against the cage, preventing Henriquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henriquez is trying to force a seperation but Joshson has the dominant position.
Henriquez breaks the clinch.
Joshson tries to clinch up but Henriquez circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Henriquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joshson dodges the punch combination from Henriquez.
Henriquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henriquez misses with the combination.
Ezer Henriquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henriquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joshson dodges the punch combination from Henriquez.
Joshson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez misses with a double jab.
Joshson clinches with his opponent.
Joshson wants a takedown but no success here.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joshson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henriquez can't break the clinch.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Joshson has double underhooks.
Henriquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joshson is looking for a takedown.
Joshson tries for a takedown but Henriquez manages to get underhooks.
Joshson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henriquez after a bit of a struggle.
Ezer Henriquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling him.
Joshson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henriquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henriquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriquez misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joshson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joshson tries to close the distance and clinch but Henriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henriquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Joshson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henriquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joshson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henriquez can't fight it off and eventually Joshson manages to take the fight to the floor. Henriquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henriquez wants to stand up but Joshson is controlling him.
Joshson with a nice head shot there.
Henriquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Henriquez tries to get out of the position.
Joshson prevents Henriquez from getting back to his feet.
Joshson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Joshson postures up and lands a big shot to Henriquez's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henriquez wants to get back to his feet but Joshson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezer Henriquez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Henriquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joshson back to the cage. Henriquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Henriquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Henriquez is looking for a counter combo.
Henriquez misses with a few strikes there.
Henriquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Henriquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshson drives through and clinches with Henriquez against the cage.
Henriquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshson won't allow it.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriquez stops a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joshson wants to take the fight to the mat but Henriquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joshson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ezer Henriquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Joshson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Henriquez prevents it.
Joshson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson is controlling him.
Henriquez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henriquez is trying to push Joshson away but Joshson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henriquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Henriquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henriquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Joshson.
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Henriquez both land. Nice combination.
Joshson is looking to clinch but Henriquez is avoiding it.
Henriquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henriquez swinging wildly here.
Henriquez misses with a double jab.
Joshson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henriquez working hard to break the clinch.
Henriquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joshson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henriquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henriquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henriquez sets himself, and Joshson steps forward looking for the clinch! Henriquez avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez misses with a wild combination.
Henriquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joshson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Joshson won't allow it.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joshson wants to take the fight to the mat but Henriquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joshson tries to score a body lock takedown but Henriquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joshson keeps control of Henriquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Henriquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henriquez tries to circle away but Joshson has him pinned against the cage.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Joshson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henriquez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henriquez is trying to break the clinch but Joshson has him pressed against the cage.
Henriquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joshson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henriquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henriquez misses with a few strikes there.
Henriquez throws a right hand that Joshson ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshson also avoids with ease.
Joshson pushes Henriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Joshson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henriquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henriquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joshson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henriquez looks to land a combination. Joshson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Joshson moves in looking to clinch but Henriquez pushes him off.
Joshson is looking to clinch.
Joshson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joshson clinches.
Henriquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henriquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joshson wants to take the fight to the mat but Henriquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joshson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henriquez has had enough of the clinch but Joshson keeps him there for the moment.
Henriquez wants to break free but Joshson has control.
Henriquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriquez can't break the clinch.
Henriquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joshson has Henriquez pressed against the cage, preventing Henriquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henriquez is pressed up against the cage. Joshson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henriquez down to the mat. Henriquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Henriquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henriquez throws a right hand that Joshson ducks under and follows up with a left that Joshson also avoids with ease.
Joshson doesn't manage to clinch there - Henriquez circles away.
Joshson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Josh Joshson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henriquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezer Henriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henriquez, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Ezer Henriquez!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ezer Henriquez!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ezer Henriquez!
Ezer Henriquez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jese Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrel Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jese Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrel Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jefferson takes a step back to recover.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Jefferson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jese Rodriguez has been cut.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Jefferson has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a high kick!
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrel Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferson gets a clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Rodriguez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo bu Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson looks winded!
Rodriguez connects with a leg kick. Jefferson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jefferson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jefferson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jese Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrel Jefferson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rodriguez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jefferson really felt that one!
Rodriguez scores with a push kick.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
And Rodriguez counters with a quick kick to the body but Jefferson blocks it.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodriguez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jefferson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rodriguez throws a nice head kick!
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson wants to counter with a clinch but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Jese Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jese Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jefferson throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodriguez sprawls well. Rodriguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Jefferson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jefferson.
Crunch! Rodriguez slams his shin into Jefferson's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodriguez tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Jefferson keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez is trying to break free.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
It appears Rodriguez was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo bu Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodriguez lands a head kick. Jefferson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jefferson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice body kick from Rodriguez.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick.
Jese Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrel Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson blocks the body kick.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jefferson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez pushes Jefferson away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jese Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jese Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrel Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jefferson clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson has Rodriguez pressed against the cage, preventing Rodriguez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson pulls guard successfully.
Rodriguez gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rodriguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodriguez counters with a low kick, right behind Jefferson 's knee.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Rodriguez counters with a quick kick to the body but Jefferson blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rodriguez.
Jefferson goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Jefferson slaps the foot to one side.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
Jese Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrel Jefferson.
Rodriguez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a head kick!
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jefferson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson just manages to avoid it.
Jese Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
Jese Rodriguez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jefferson's head.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodriguez is looking for a counter combo.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez thinks about countering with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Jefferson. Jefferson maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jese Rodriguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodriguez, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jese Rodriguez!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jese Rodriguez!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jese Rodriguez!
Jese Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision!
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