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Highland Games 144 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Peso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny Peso enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Peso!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peso has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peso misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Peso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnny Peso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peso throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Peso swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peso throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peso misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez throws a body punch but Peso moves out of range.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. Peso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez slips a straight right by Peso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Peso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peso misses with a wild body shot.
Peso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a good low kick that Peso was not able to check.
Peso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peso misses with the combination.
Peso lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Peso.
Lopez scores with a one two! Peso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
Lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands a jab to Peso's midsection.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peso misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Peso avoids nicely.
Peso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peso misses the body punch
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peso. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lopez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Peso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peso throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peso throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez works Peso's body with a nice hook.
Peso scores with a jab to the body.
Peso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peso tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peso throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Peso does no damage.
It looks like Lopez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lopez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez feints and then cracks Peso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peso down.
Frank Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez digs a good hook to Peso's body.
Peso takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peso misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a nice body kick.
Peso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peso throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Peso misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Peso throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peso throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Peso lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peso scores with a three punch combo!
Peso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Peso misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Peso.
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 Frank Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lopez is looking to slow Peso down with leg kicks.
Peso looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez checks a low kick from Peso.
Peso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a leg kick.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Peso swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Peso throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Peso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Peso.
Peso thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peso lands with a good body shot.
Peso misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Peso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peso misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Peso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Peso misses with a body shot
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Peso misses with a body shot.
Lopez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Peso avoids it.
Peso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peso throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Peso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Peso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peso was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Frank Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Peso misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Peso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peso just misses with a punch to the body.
As Peso backs away, Lopez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peso misses with a shot to the body
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Peso just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Peso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peso thinking.
Peso throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Peso might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lopez has got the better of the exchanges.
Peso lands with a good body shot.
Peso misses the shot to the body.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peso moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Lopez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peso.
Peso connects with a crisp jab.
Peso throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peso takes the fight into the clinch.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peso misses with a body shot.
Peso takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Peso misses.
Peso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peso misses with a hook.
Lopez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peso takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peso just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Peso throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Peso down.
Peso misses with a body shot.
Peso misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Peso misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez works Peso's body with a nice hook.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peso connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Peso is breathing heavily.
Peso looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Peso misses with a body shot.
Lopez throws a counter high kick but Peso was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peso.
Peso throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Peso misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peso misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peso shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Peso misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Peso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Peso misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peso lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Peso.
Peso throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
As Peso looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Peso just gets out of the way.
Peso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peso.
Peso misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peso is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Peso cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peso lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peso lands a nice looking body shot.
Peso throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Peso.
Peso throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Peso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Peso does no damage.
Peso walks into a jab.
A jab from Peso misses.
Peso swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Peso misses with a body shot.
Peso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peso misses with a double jab.
Peso scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Peso down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peso.
Peso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peso's head.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Peso with a jab.
Peso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peso throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Peso misses with a wild body shot.
Peso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez cracks the inside of Peso's front leg.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Peso misses the shot to the body.
Johnny Peso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peso takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peso just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Peso manages to circle out of the way.
Peso misses with a jab to the body
and Peso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peso swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Peso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vice Versa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unshakable (dedicated to victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. The key to victory for Vice Versa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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28
139 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vice Versa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang has his takedown stuffed
letting Versa counter with a right hand.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Versa is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wang moves nicely into side control.
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Versa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Wang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang in side control, throwing shots but Versa defends.
Versa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Versa tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versa is looking for a sweep.
Wang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Versa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Versa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
Wang lands a nice forearm strike.
Wang lands some shots froms side control.
Wang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wang tries to score with some ground and pound. Versa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Versa dodges the ground and pound from Wang.
Wang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wang is putting a hurting on Versa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Versa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
Wang lands some shots froms side control.
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Versa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Versa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Versa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Versa is trying to escape the position but Wang is controlling the position.
Versa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang has hold of Versa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Versa seems comfortable defending it but Wang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Versa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Versa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
The defeated Vice Versa had this to say: 'I LIVE! I DIE! I WILL LIVE AGAIN!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsau Tsetsku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsetsku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paula Seling & Ovi - Miracle. Tsau Tsetsku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clark Kent's chin.
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190 lbs
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26
187 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tsau Tsetsku!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent shoots and misses
and Tsetsku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Tsetsku.
Kent goes for a double leg but Tsetsku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsetsku continues to drive forward.
Kent walks into a straight right hand from Tsetsku.
Kent 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.
Kent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsetsku has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Werewolf's cave. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tsetsku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Kent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tsetsku's head.
Tsetsku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent connects with a couple of short punches.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsetsku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kent.
Tsetsku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kent is in close to Tsetsku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent chips away with some ground and pound.
Kent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsetsku has momentary wrist control but Kent slips an elbow through the middle.
Kent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsetsku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Tsetsku.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsetsku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kent is controlling him.
Kent postures up in Tsetsku's guard and throws a big left but Tsetsku blocks it.
Tsetsku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kent lands a couple of elbows.
Kent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kent throwing strikes from guard but Tsetsku blocks nicely.
Kent lands a couple of digs.
Tsetsku is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent postures up and lands a big shot to Tsetsku's brow.
Tsetsku is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent pushing down on Tsetsku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsetsku seems to have recovered his senses.
Kent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Tsetsku is defending well.
Kent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kent working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsetsku wants to get back to his feet.
Kent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kent thows a huge punch but Tsetsku dodges it nicely.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kent working the head and body with strikes.
Kent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsetsku defending well though.
Kent drops an elbow to the side of Tsetsku's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsetsku has hold of Kent's hands but Kent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsetsku's head.
Kent is working for a submission of some sort.
Kent working Tsetsku over with strikes.
Tsetsku has hold of Kent's hands but Kent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsetsku wants to control but Kent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsetsku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kent.
Kent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kent lands a nice short elbow.
Tsetsku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kent.
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsetsku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsetsku is trying to stand back up but Kent is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kent connects with a nice short shot to Tsetsku's temple.
Tsetsku is trying to stand.
Kent lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsetsku tries to get to full guard but Kent has control of the leg.
Kent looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsetsku is trying to stand up here but Kent is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kent connects with a nice short shot to Tsetsku's temple.
Kent seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kent throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsetsku to regain full guard.
Tsetsku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kent.
Kent is in close to Tsetsku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsetsku is trying to control Kent's posture but Kent avoids it.
Kent scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tsetsku is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kent can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
The defeated Tsau Tsetsku had this to say: 'El a înșelat!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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166 lbs
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29
155 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza avoids them all with ease.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonanza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Munoz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Munoz avoids it well and moves away.
Munoz throws a head kick but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munoz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munoz throws a right and a left that Bonanza avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonanza shoots in looking for a takedown but Munoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonanza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munoz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Munoz misses.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonanza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bonanza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bonanza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonanza is trying to get an arm triangle but Munoz is defending well.
Bonanza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Munoz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonanza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munoz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control but Munoz is keeping him busy.
Bonanza controlling the position from side mount.
Bonanza tries for a kimura but Munoz is defending well.
Bonanza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonanza wants to take a breather but Munoz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonanza.
Bonanza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bonanza looking to pass the guard.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Bonanza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jackson Munoz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonanza walks into a straight right hand from Munoz.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Munoz lands the left hand.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonanza circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Munoz is quick to defend against it.
Munoz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Munoz leaves Bonanza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza dodges the punch combination from Munoz.
Munoz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz lands a jab to the nose.
Bonanza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Munoz misses with a double jab
and Bonanza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonanza.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Bonanza tries to pass.
Bonanza is working hard here to advance position.
Bonanza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Bonanza from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonanza trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Bonanza looking to sit in guard and control but Munoz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munoz wants to stand but Bonanza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bonanza is striking off his back. Munoz thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bonanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munoz pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is trying to control but Munoz manages to pass to mount!
Bonanza tries to hold on but Munoz postures up.
Bonanza is desperately trying to improve his position but Munoz has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonanza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Munoz prevents Bonanza from improving his position.
Munoz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bonanza to stand up.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonanza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munoz won't be happy with that.
Bonanza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munoz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bonanza trying to control the position but Munoz is working away.
Bonanza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munoz is trying to buck Bonanza off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonanza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munoz swivels and escapes.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonanza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Munoz was covering up waiting for the punch and Bonanza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Bonanza isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonanza has gone for a leg lock! Munoz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonanza's guard.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonanza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munoz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza is trying to hold Munoz in close to prevent damage but Munoz has managed to pass into half guard.
Claudemir Bonanza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonanza is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonanza trying to keep a closed guard but Munoz is proving a slippery customer.
Munoz is looking to stand up but Bonanza won't let him.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munoz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonanza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Munoz wants to get up but he can't break Bonanza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munoz wants to stand but Bonanza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to control the position.
Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonanza has a closed guard, preventing Munoz from standing up.
Bonanza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Munoz has his hands clasped together but Bonanza extends and breaks Munoz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bonanza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudemir Bonanza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Behring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
166 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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29
155 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shango wants it to stay on the feet.
Behring misses with a leg kick
and Shango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shango stands and throws Behring's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shango wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behring, who protects the arm well.
Shango slows the pace down.
Shango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shango has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring looking for a sweep but Shango has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Shango controlling from the full mount.
Behring is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shango wants to control but instead Behring manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behring is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.
Shango trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
Shango is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shango controlling the action here.
Behring is not content to let Shango control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Behring!
Shango looking to control but Behring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shango prevents Behring from getting the reversal.
Behring tries to hold on but Shango postures up.
Shango trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shango looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shango tries to control but Behring wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango controlling the pace for now.
Behring is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Shango controlling his opponent.
Shango with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shango looking to secure an arm triangle but Behring defends it well.
Behring is squirming around, avoiding Shango's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shango keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Behring.
Behring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shango seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Behring shoots in for a double leg but Shango sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shango changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Behring throws a right hand that misses
and Shango counters with a shoot takedown. Behring fights it but they end up in guard.
Shango slips nicely into half guard.
Shango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behring can do to turn this around?
Shango is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shango works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring is trying desperately to improve position.
Behring is squirming around, avoiding Shango's attempts to control the action.
Shango has hold of Behring's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Behring manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behring sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shango pulls his head out easily.
Shango trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it.
Shango is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shango is looking for a kimura here.
Behring is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behring avoid being mounted?
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.
Behring is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango works his way into full mount!
Shango is working for a guillotine from mount but Behring frees his head quite easily.
Shango with good strikes from the mount here!
Shango takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shango tries to control but Behring wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behring is looking to get to half guard.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Shango is really struggling to control Behring but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shango is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Behring is surviving well by controlling Shango's body position as best he can.
Papa Shango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Behring is working to get back to half guard.
Behring slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango is looking for a kimura but Behring is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shango to get the leverage.
Shango wants to free his trapped foot but Behring is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Behring is pressing down on Shango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shango preventing the sweep.
Shango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shango trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shango passes into half guard.
Shango is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Behring is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shango pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Shango as Behring shoots in.
Shango is looking to counter the offense by Behring and move into the clinch.
Behring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shango tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Behring manages to circle out of the way.
Behring misses with a takedown
and Shango counters by moving into the clinch.
Shango drags the fight down to the ground.
Shango has Behring pulled in close to control his posture.
Shango is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shango looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Behring is trying to maintain the position but Shango is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Behring is refusing to be controlled, as Shango sits in half guard.
Shango trying to pass the guard but Behring defending well.
Behring is trying to maintain the position but Shango is very close to passing his half guard.
Behring wants to get back to full guard.
Shango is looking for a kimura here.
Shango is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Behring is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
250 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
12 - 1 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandov swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandov tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position.
Owens working aggressively here.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Sandov.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Sandov tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
Owens avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandov.
Sandov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandov blocks an uppercut.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Sandov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Owens is defending well.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens trying to control the position but instead, Sandov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Owens into the cage.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Sandov.
We've been hearing reports that Sandov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandov wants to break free but Owens has control.
Sandov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandov misses with the head strike.
Owens is trying to maintain a safe position but Sandov gets an underhook and turns Owens into the cage.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandov backwards.
Sandov throws a punch but it's blocked by Owens.
Owens misses with some punches.
Sandov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
Sandov is rocked!
Owens lands a big right hand that drops Sandov! The killer instinct kicks in and Owens finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Owens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Owens!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Owens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Panteleev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panteleev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Panteleev sprawls well.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panteleev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Panteleev to counter with a crisp jab.
Panteleev digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
Panteleev just misses with a punch to the body.
Panteleev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coleman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panteleev takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panteleev is controlling Coleman's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panteleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Panteleev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Panteleev pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Panteleev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panteleev has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonid Panteleev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Panteleev - just one landing.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Panteleev.
Panteleev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Panteleev throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panteleev throws out the jab.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panteleev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panteleev manages to avoid it.
Panteleev throws an off balance right hand
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Panteleev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman checks a low kick from Panteleev.
Panteleev throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Panteleev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Panteleev.
Panteleev throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panteleev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Panteleev. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Panteleev counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Black Coleman has been cut.
Coleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panteleev on his heels. He'll look to pass Panteleev's guard now, I'm sure.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Coleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Panteleev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coleman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Panteleev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Panteleev's brow.
Panteleev is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman has passed into half guard.
Panteleev is positioning himself well to prevent Coleman advancing to mount.
Panteleev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panteleev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panteleev looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Panteleev dodges it nicely.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Panteleev's temple.
Panteleev is trying to get back to full guard.
Panteleev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panteleev.
Panteleev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Coleman manages to pass to side control.
Coleman is thwarting Panteleev's attempts to control the position.
Coleman winds up and cracks Panteleev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Panteleev is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coleman is nestled in close to Panteleev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panteleev's head.
Panteleev is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Panteleev pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
Panteleev throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panteleev swivels and escapes.
Coleman misses with a combination
and Panteleev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panteleev.
Panteleev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coleman misses the body punch
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman misses with a left hand
and Panteleev counters with a stiff right hand.
Panteleev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Panteleev does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonid Panteleev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Black Coleman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Panteleev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panteleev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leonid Panteleev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panteleev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Coleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Panteleev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panteleev wants to get back to his feet.
Panteleev is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panteleev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Panteleev works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panteleev wants to stand and escape but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Panteleev's head.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panteleev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Panteleev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Panteleev ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Panteleev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coleman rushes Panteleev and presses him up against the cage.
Panteleev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Panteleev tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman throwing shots but Panteleev is blocking nicely.
Coleman working over Panteleev with some ground and pound. Panteleev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panteleev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Panteleev is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Coleman is trying to control. Panteleev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Panteleev's temple.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panteleev defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panteleev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonid Panteleev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panteleev has Coleman pulled in close to control his posture.
Panteleev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Panteleev keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panteleev 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Panteleev!
Leonid Panteleev gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren has chosen wave after wave mr probs as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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274 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Askren!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren rushes Wad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren blocking some punches.
Wad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wad.
Wad scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Wad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren tries to pull guard but Wad won't allow it.
Wad lands with a left to the head.
Askren is pushing Wad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Wad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wad throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren wants a takedown.
Wad throws a head punch that misses.
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wad wants it to stay on the feet.
Wad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dick Wad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Askren.
Wad swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren shoots in and drives through. Wad sprawls well.
Good work by Wad as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Wad's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Askren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wad as he jumps to the side.
Benny Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren avoids the body shot from Wad.
Askren tries to clinch there but Wad circles away.
Askren scores with a one two! Wad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is looking to clinch but Wad is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Wad misses its target.
Askren moves into the clinch successfully.
Wad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Wad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wad drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
Askren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wad smiles and moves away.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Askren clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren breaks the clinch.
Wad lands with a shot to the body.
Askren tries to clinch but Wad is having none of it.
Wad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Askren as he checks the leg kick.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Wad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askren is looking to clinch but Wad is avoiding it.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wad.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wad is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wad tries to counter with a takedown but Askren is quick to defend against it.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wad.
Wad misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wad attempts a counter takedown but Askren avoids it well and moves away.
Askren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Askren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Askren swinging wildly here.
Askren throws a leg kick
and Wad counters with a stiff right hand.
Wad closes the distance and clinches up with Askren, looking for a takedown. Wad pushes Askren against the cage but Askren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Askren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Wad 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.
Askren tries to clinch up but Wad circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Wad.
Wad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Wad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Wad is looking to counter the offense by Askren and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Wad misses with a body shot.
Wad scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Askren tries to work over Wad's front leg with a kick but Wad checks it.
Wad takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Wad misses with a kick to the body.
Askren tries to counter with a clinch but Wad shakes him off and moves away.
Askren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wad tries to counter by clinching up but Askren breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren is trying to push Wad away but Wad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Wad has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Wad has him pressed against the cage.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Wad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren misses with an elbow strike.
Dick Wad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Wad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Wad - that landed with a thud.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dick Wad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Askren.
Wad gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wad cracks Askren with a nice body shot.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Wad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren wants to get back to striking at distance but Wad won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wad lands an uppercut.
Askren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wad manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wad!
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
Wad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wad tries a head kick but it misses.
Wad stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Wad cracks Askren with an open hand slap.
Wad with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch but Wad moves out of range.
It appears Wad was looking to counter with a kick there.
Askren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Wad. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Askren tries to clinch there but Wad circles away.
Wad looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wad lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wad scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wad.
Wad lands a left hand.
Wad has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Wad keeps control of Askren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wad lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Wad.
Wad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Wad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Wad instigates a clinch.
Askren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wad swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren tries to pull guard but Wad won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wad gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Dick Wad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Askren.
Wad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wad avoids a wild elbow strike from Askren.
Wad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wad fails to land.
Wad misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren jumps guard but Wad stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Wad.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wad.
Wad swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wad misses with a body punch.
Wad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dick Wad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren tries to pull guard but Wad holds him up against the cage and eventually Askren drops back down to his feet.
Wad throws a head punch that misses.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren has had enough of the clinch but Wad keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Wad as the two fighters clinch.
Wad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Askren misses with a knee to the head.
Askren manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Askren. That's going to slow Wad down.
Benny Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wad dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren drives through and clinches with Wad against the cage.
Wad misses with a body punch.
Wad prevents a body shot from Askren.
Askren tries to land a knee to the head but Wad blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Wad.
Wad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wad.
Wad throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Wad has him pressed against the cage.
Askren misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wad tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Wad back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wad.
Wad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wad throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Wad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren jumps guard but Wad stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Wad can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren lands an elbow that stopped Wad in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Wad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Wad!
A very excited looking Dick Wad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Benny Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'My chin is glass '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem- Not Afraid. Vader is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Imperial March. Sam Crow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader scores with a head kick.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow misses with a combination
and Vader counters with a nice body kick.
Vader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vader shoots in and bounces Crow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vader controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow wants to stand up but Vader is controlling him.
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Crow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader 's guard. Nice move by Crow!
Crow won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
Vader is still trying to improve position.
Crow wants to stand but Vader is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Vader pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow wants to stand but Vader is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crow misses with a double jab
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vader closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crow did well to prevent Vader getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crow keeps working.
Well, if Vader is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader wants to take a breather but Crow is having none of it.
Crow is trying to stand.
Crow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vader on the ground.
Crow has hold of Vader 's hands but Vader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vader trying to control from Crow's half guard. Crow has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
Vader prevents Crow from getting back to his feet.
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vader is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick.
Crow throws a right and a left that Vader avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader connects with an inside leg kick.
Vader looking to score a takedown here. Crow is defending well but Vader drives through and ends up in Crow's guard.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
That's time! Crow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crow tries to clinch up but Vader circles away and keeps his distance.
Vader swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Vader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crow blocks a head kick by Vader .
As Vader looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vader checks a leg kick.
Crow tries to keep at a distance but Vader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crow scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader digs a right hand into Crow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crow's gas tank.
Vader gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Crow regains guard.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vader with a nice head shot there.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Crow blocks nicely.
Darth Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vader wants to control from the top but Crow keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Vader feints and as Crow raises his hands in defense, Vader changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Vader postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader looking to sit in guard and control but Crow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vader lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.
Vader postures up in Crow's guard and throws a big left but Crow blocks it.
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.
Vader is looking to work some ground and pound but Crow has wrist control.
Crow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crow throws a combination that misses
and Vader holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crow blocks an uppercut.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Vader tries to clinch but Crow moves out of range.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Crow throws a right and a left that Vader avoids nicely.
We've been told by Crow's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crow tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Vader looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow misses with a few strikes there.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Vader tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands a leg kick that knocks Crow off balance momentarily.
Crow moves to clinch but Vader breaks away
and Vader makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crow shoots in and drives through. Vader sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Vader misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Crow does no damage.
Vader moves out of range as Crow strikes.
Vader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Crow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader slips a jab and a cross from Crow.
Vader misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vader counters with a nice leg kick.
Sam Crow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crow throws a right hand that misses
and Vader counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Vader is trying to ground and pound but Crow uses the momentary lack of control by Vader to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Crow's temple.
Vader wants to take a breather but Crow is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vader in particular looking to stall.
Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Crow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vader keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader thows a huge punch but Crow dodges it nicely.
Crow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vader thows a huge punch but Crow dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader cracks Crow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Crow is just out of range.
As Vader looks to move away, Crow throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crow is looking for a counter combo.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crow misses with a series of wild punches.
Crow digs a good body shot into Vader 's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crow wants to stand but Vader is controlling the position.
Vader works over Crow with some ground and pound from guard.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
Crow keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
Vader sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Our winner, Darth Vader , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sam Crow had this to say: 'I'll be back way better, I'm in the gym everyday trying to better myself. I will be back stronger. You will see me as a champion one day.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullard avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.
Bullard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Askren has time to react.
Bullard fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bullard pushes Askren off but Askren dives into side control.
Askren wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Askren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bullard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullard is avoiding damage well.
Bullard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Askren.
Bullard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullard tries to get out of the position.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren prevents Bullard from escaping the position.
Askren taking a breather here.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Askren prevents Bullard from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet but Askren is dominant here and he's now got Bullard's back!
Bullard wants to get back to his feet.
Askren lands punches and elbows.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bullard is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Bullard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Askren connects with a big shot to the side of Bullard's head.
Askren lands shots from the back.
Bullard is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullard avoids the strikes from Askren.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bullard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bullard. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bullard covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Askren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bullard hold on?!
Bullard prevents Askren from getting a body triangle.
Askren lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Askren controlling the positon.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bullard throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Askren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullard should have avoided that one.
Askren's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Askren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bullard scores with a punch to the head.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Bullard moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard misses with a hook
and Askren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bullard looks to clinch
and Askren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bullard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren is looking for the big counter here.
Bullard swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Bullard loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Bullard misses with a straight right.
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Bullard's head but Bullard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tony Bullard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren stuns Bullard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bullard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Bullard looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
We've been told by Bullard's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard is trying to stand up here but Askren is controlling him well.
Askren trying to control the pace.
Bullard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Askren keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bullard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bullard is working Askren over against the cage.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullard digs a right hand into Askren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askren's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bullard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullard has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tony Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullard misses with a wild body shot.
Bullard gets a clinch.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard working aggressively here.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard throws a head punch that misses.
Askren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bullard.
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bullard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bullard moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren slows down the pace here.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Askrens head.
Tony Bullard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bullard struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Bullard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bullard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bullard gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren stands and throws Bullard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Askren controlling the position from side mount.
Bullard wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bullard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Askren working the head with strikes.
Bullard is letting Askren control him for a moment.
Askren grinds an elbow into Bullard's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Askren working the ground and pound but Bullard is defending the strikes.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bullard to see if he's OK.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bullard down.
Bullard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren trying to control the action but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Askren takes a little break here. Bullard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Askren works to advance to full mount. Bullard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Askren landing punches.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bullard's face.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Bullard is rocked!
Askren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Bullard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tony Bullard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bullard is out cold - huge knockout for Askren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Askren!
Jon Askren is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jon Askren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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