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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo tries to bum rush Huntington with a series of wild strikes but Huntington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Huntington.
Huntington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huntington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huntington wants to clinch up but Apollo keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Huntington saw that one coming.
Huntington ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Huntington wants to clinch up but Apollo keeps it at a distance.
Huntington moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington tries to clinch but Apollo moves out of range.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Nice sprawl there from Huntington as Apollo shoots in.
Huntington wants to clinch up but Apollo keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Huntington lands with a hook. Apollo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Huntington is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Huntington moves out of range of the strikes.
Huntington moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Apollo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Huntington.
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.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Apollo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Huntington's head but Huntington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huntington throws a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huntington.
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 Wayne Huntington will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Huntington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huntington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apollo throws out the jab.
Huntington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Huntington.
Huntington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huntington tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huntington as he avoids it easily.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Apollo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, jab by Apollo - just one landing.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Apollo dips to his left and cracks Huntington with an uppercut!
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huntington ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Huntington closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo successfully pulls guard.
Apollo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Huntington!
Huntington is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Huntington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Apollo on the ground.
Apollo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Apollo is looking to work his way around to Huntington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Apollo working for a guillotine from mount but Huntington is in no mood to give up.
Apollo fails to move to back control.
Apollo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Huntington is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington trying to control but not successfully.
Huntington wants to get back to his feet.
Huntington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo is not going to allow Huntington to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apollo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Apollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Apollo connects with a crisp jab.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Huntington moved out of range.
Apollo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Huntington is defending well.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Huntington is working away.
Apollo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington wants to get back to his feet.
Huntington keeping hold of Apollo's head, controlling as best he can.
Apollo wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huntington tries to get out of the position.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg.
Apollo trying to control the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huntington.
Apollo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Huntington moved out of range.
Huntington blocks a jab.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Huntington moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Apollo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntington is fending him off so far but Apollo persists. Nope, Huntington circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntington tries to clinch there but Apollo circles away.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Apollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Huntington.
Huntington moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apollo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huntington fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Apollo 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Apollo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Planet Lovetron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Nottingham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Planet Lovetron!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nottingham fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovetron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nottingham.
Lovetron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nottingham counters with a shoot takedown. Lovetron fights it but they end up in guard.
Nottingham trying to control but Lovetron is working from the bottom.
Lovetron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nottingham looking to sit in guard and control but Lovetron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nottingham is trying to keep Lovetron in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovetron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nottingham has his hands on Lovetron's head, controlling the position.
Nottingham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lovetron lands with a straight right. Nottingham didn't see that one coming.
Nottingham looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nottingham wants to free his trapped foot but Lovetron is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lovetron is trying to maintain the position but Nottingham is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovetron is refusing to be controlled, as Nottingham sits in half guard.
Nottingham uses his free foot to push down on Lovetron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lovetron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovetron tries to reverse the position but Nottingham maintains control.
Lovetron tries to hold on but Nottingham pushes him away.
Nottingham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lovetron has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nottingham wants to take Lovetron's back here but Lovetron is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nottingham throws some wild stikes that Lovetron manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Nottingham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lovetron stuns Nottingham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nottingham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nottingham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lovetron catches Nottingham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovetron is looking to score with low kicks.
Nottingham has his takedown stuffed
and Lovetron counters with a head kick. That will keep Nottingham thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Planet Lovetron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovetron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lovetron throws the kick towards the body but Nottingham avoids it.
Lovetron fails with the takedown
enabling Nottingham to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Nottingham misses.
Nottingham moves out of range of the strikes.
Nottingham misses with a takedown attempt
and Lovetron counters with a left to the body.
Lovetron jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lovetron misses with a takedown
and Nottingham counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nottingham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lovetron's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nottingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lovetron keeps working.
Lovetron parries the strikes from Nottingham easily there. Nottingham is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lovetron to escape.
Nottingham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lovetron has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovetron prevents Nottingham from improving position.
Nottingham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nottingham is trying to ground and pound but Lovetron uses the momentary lack of control by Nottingham to regain half guard.
Nottingham trying to control from half guard but Lovetron is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lovetron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nottingham.
Nottingham throwing shots but Lovetron is blocking nicely.
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.
Nottingham thows a huge punch but Lovetron dodges it nicely.
Nottingham thows a huge punch but Lovetron dodges it nicely.
Nottingham prevents Lovetron from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nottingham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovetron scores with a body shot.
Nottingham shoots in for a takedown but Lovetron shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Nottingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovetron lands with a good body shot.
Nottingham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lovetron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nottingham with a poor takedown
and Lovetron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Planet Lovetron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nottingham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lovetron.
Lovetron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lovetron lands a nice shot to the body.
Nottingham shoots and misses
and Lovetron counters with a straight right hand.
Lovetron throws a head kick but Nottingham moves out of range.
Nottingham closes the distance and clinches up with Lovetron, looking for a takedown. Nottingham pushes Lovetron against the cage but Lovetron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lovetron scores with a nice head shot.
Nottingham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovetron shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nottingham keeping hold of Lovetron's head, controlling as best he can.
Nottingham punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovetron not doing much here.
Nottingham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nottingham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nottingham has his foot on Lovetron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lovetron works his way back into a safe position though.
Lovetron is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Nottingham working for submissions but it's allowed Lovetron to get to half guard.
Lovetron wants to get back to his feet.
Nottingham throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nottingham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lovetron pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovetron not doing much here.
Nottingham gets full guard.
Lovetron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nottingham has his hands on Lovetron's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovetron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nottingham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nottingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovetron is one step ahead there.
Nottingham looking for a guillotine here but Lovetron defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovetron sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Planet Lovetron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lovetron 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Planet Lovetron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen AFI - Totalimmortal as his entrance music. Jimmy Nelson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louden Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain misses with a body shot.
Jimmy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Swain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Swain 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.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swain's head.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Swain's thigh. Swain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Swain looking for a sweep. Not yet Swain, not yet.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swain dives on top into guard.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swain works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Swain trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Swain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Swain trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Swain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Swain defends easily.
Swain is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louden Swain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Swain keeps it at a distance.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson throws and elbow that misses. Swain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Swain!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swain is one step ahead there.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Swain slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Swain postures up.
Swain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Swain.
Nelson tries to bench press Swain off him but Swain keeps the position.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Swain tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nelson controls his leg.
Nelson is not content to let Swain control the position.
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.
Nelson won't allow Swain to pass to mount.
Swain is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Swain can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Swain bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Swain turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Swain won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swain wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson working a defensive guard but Swain passes into half guard.
Swain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson trying to hold on to Swain's head to control him but Swain postures up.
Swain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swain is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Swain stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to buck Swain off but Swain is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Swain walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Swain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Swain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Swain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swain manages to avoid it.
Swain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Swain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louden Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swain needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Swain is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a hook. Swain ducked under it nicely.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Swain is avoiding it.
Swain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swain throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swain misses with a looping right.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nelson forces Swain back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Swain has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swain lands a two punch combo.
Swain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swain's head backwards.
Swain cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swain.
Swain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Swain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Swain moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swain fails with the takedown.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Swain on that attempt.
Swain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Swain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swain.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swain is working away from the top position though.
Swain is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Swain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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22
177 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips with a jab.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Phillips slips a jab from Smith.
Phillips swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense.
Philip Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phillips controlling the position.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith taking a break here but Phillips is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Phillips is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smith is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips looking for the RNC.
I would not like to be Smith right now.
Phillips working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Phillips working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control his opponent's hands but Phillips gets his hands free.
Smith defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Phillips.
Smith tries to escape but Phillips has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phillips biding his time, looking for the opening.
Smith prevents Phillips from getting a body triangle.
Phillips trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Philip Phillips just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Phillips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phillips moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a hook.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Philip Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phillips stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phillips tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Phillips scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Phillips digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Philip Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Phillips connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Phillips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Donk. Phillips catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Phillips throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Phillips tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phillips thumps Smith with a low kick.
Phillips scores with a shot to the body.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Phillips finds it's target.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Phillips.
Phillips will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phillips goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Philip Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith is fighting off a takedown attempt but Phillips is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smith to the mat. Smith regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Phillips is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Phillips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phillips is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillipsis looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Phillips controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Phillips dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phillips moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Phillips smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phillips staying out of range there.
A left lands for Phillips.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Phillips.
Philip Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phillips there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Phillips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
Phillips lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Phillips there.
Phillips connects with a single shot there.
Phillips lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phillips misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Phillips connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phillips tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips scores with a nice strike.
Phillips uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phillips misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips works the jab nicely.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Phillips throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phillips misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phillips can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Phillips.
Phillips feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Phillips throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Phillips lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Phillips lands a head shot.
Phillips scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Phillips coming out on top.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Phillips tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Phillips changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Phillips throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phillips darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Phillips lands with a nice body punch.
Phillips cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips connects with a body shot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Philip Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcus Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Phillips can pounce on him.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phillips has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Mahlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is "Firestarter" by The Prodigy. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
183 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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24
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Mahlik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahlik just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Burns lands a head kick. Mahlik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns slips a straight right by Mahlik.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Mahlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mahlik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahlik throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Mahlik throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Mahlik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns takes a swing at Mahlik's ribcage but misses.
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahlik to the mat! Mahlik manages to get full guard.
Mahlik 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahlik is keeping the position for now.
Mahlik pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahlik's sensitive parts.
Mahlik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mahlik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Burns there.
Mahlik tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burns misses with a head shot. Mahlik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mahlik gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahlik's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns is looking to slow Mahlik down with leg kicks.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Mahlik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahlik at a distance.
Mats Mahlik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Mahlik shows good takedown defense.
Mahlik misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahlik misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Mahlik 's knee.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahlik swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahlik misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mahlik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Burns scores with a jab.
Johny Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Mahlik leaves Burns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mahlik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahlik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahlik.
Mahlik misses with a double jab
and Burns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahlik misses with a hook to the body
and Burns counters with a good, hard body kick but Mahlik shrugs it off.
Mahlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Mahlik misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik stuffs the takedown.
Mahlik throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahlik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Mahlik is keeping the position.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Mahlik blocks nicely.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahlik is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahlik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Mahlik.
Burns slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Burns lands a jab to Mahlik's midsection.
Burns tries for a takedown but Mahlik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a body punch but Mahlik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahlik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahlik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns tries to clinch but Mahlik is having none of it.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Mahlik saw that one coming.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
Mahlik misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the body from Mahlik misses
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Mahlik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahlik swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Mats Mahlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahlik stuffs the takedown.
Mahlik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahlik's head.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Burns.
Johny Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahlik is looking to regain half guard here but Burns keeps moving and retains side control.
Burns misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mahlik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahlik keeps working.
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.
Burns slows the pace down.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns cracks the inside of Mahlik's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Burns!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Zuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuka throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Zuka slips under a jab from Rua.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Zuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuka throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Zuka.
Rua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rua is rocked!
Rua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuka tries to avoid it but Rua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuka to the ground. Zuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuka finish him?
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rua lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Zuka moves his leg out of the way.
Zuka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rua defends well.
Rua trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua wants to control from the top but Zuka keeps moving.
Zuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuka pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rua trying to control but Zuka is working from the bottom.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuka is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuka 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.
Zuka pulls Rua in to control the position.
Zuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rua!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Zuka's attempts to control the action.
Zuka is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Zuka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Rua throws a hook but Zuka avoids it easily.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Zuka pushes him off.
Zuka is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Zuka sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuka tries to clinch up.
Rua throws a hook but Zuka avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zuka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zuka 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.
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuka tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zuka gets full guard.
Zuka has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Zuka is trying to keep Rua in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuka is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuka trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zuka can pounce on him.
Zuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zuka wants to clinch.
Zuka tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir Zuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Zuka.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Amir Zuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua avoids the head kick by Zuka.
Rua tries to clinch up but Zuka circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zuka. Zuka obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rua.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua swings around for an armbar but Zuka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rua's guard.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zuka defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuka stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zuka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuka slips under a jab.
Zuka lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zuka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zuka clinches with his opponent.
Rua dodges an elbow strike from Zuka.
Zuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rua avoids it.
Zuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuka looking to throw knees to the head but Rua is blocking nicely.
Zuka tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Rua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Zuka misses with a knee strike.
Zuka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Rua blocks an elbow strike from Zuka.
Rua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Rua - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rua.
Rua tries to work over Zuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zuka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rua blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuka backwards.
Zuka lands an elbow inside.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Zuka has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries to break free but Zuka pushes him back against the cage.
Zuka misses with a knee strike.
Zuka wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rua breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Zuka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rua throws a hook but Zuka avoids it easily.
Zuka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua blocks a head kick by Zuka.
Zuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zuka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zuka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuka has momentary wrist control but Rua slips an elbow through the middle.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuka is trying to keep Rua in close.
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.
Zuka managing to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Zuka.
Zuka takes one to the chin there.
Alex Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuka throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zuka.
Zuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zuka.
Zuka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zuka wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuka throws a head kick that misses.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zuka tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Zuka tries to clinch up.
Zuka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zuka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amir Zuka is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rua's head.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zuka looks to clinch
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zuka lands a nice looking body kick.
Zuka throws a head kick that half lands.
Zuka cracks the inside of Rua's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Zuka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rua's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Zuka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Amir Zuka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza's entrance music is Randy Manny & The Tools. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
269 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
DeSouza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perry throws a right and a left that DeSouza avoids nicely.
Perry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Perry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Perry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DeSouza, who protects the arm well.
Perry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeSouza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeSouza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Perry is putting a hurting on DeSouza here, landing some big shots from side control.
DeSouza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Perry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeSouza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perry.
Perry tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeSouza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSouza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perry winds up and cracks DeSouza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSouza defending well though.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSouza keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeSouza trying to control but Perry postures up.
Perry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perry trying to mount his opponent but DeSouza defends it.
Perry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
DeSouza trying to control here.
Perry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSouza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeSouza wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeSouza is defending against the submission attempts here by Perry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza is staying active underneath Perry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
DeSouza trying to hold on to Perry's head to control him but Perry postures up.
Perry thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeSouza to regain full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSouza.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perry.
DeSouza is not content to let Perry control the position.
Perry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with the ground and pound.
Perry is staying tight to DeSouza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DeSouza struggling a bit here.
Perry wants to control but DeSouza is keeping him busy.
DeSouza struggling a bit here.
DeSouza is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSouza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Dwayne Perry has been cut.
Perry moves into the clinch.
Perry presses DeSouza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left lands for Perry.
It looks like Randy DeSouza has been cut.
DeSouza tries a low kick but Perry avoids it.
Perry darts in and clinches DeSouza up against the cage.
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!
Perry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perry can't find room to land a body shot as DeSouza controls the action.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSouza misses with an elbow over the top.
DeSouza being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
Perry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Perry.
Perry dodges an elbow strike from DeSouza.
Perry stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is working DeSouza over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Perry.
Perry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perry blocks a body shot from DeSouza.
Perry lands with a left to the head.
Perry effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Perry.
Nice body punch from Perry - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSouza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry digs a right hand into DeSouza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeSouza's gas tank.
DeSouza takes a shot to the head.
Perry lands a body punch.
Perry is leaning against DeSouza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry lands a body punch.
Perry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. DeSouza can't fight it off and eventually Perry manages to take the fight to the floor. DeSouza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DeSouza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeSouza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is pressing down on DeSouza's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSouza is holding on for now.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeSouza defending well though.
DeSouza trying to control but Perry postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perry in particular looking to stall.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perry works his way into full mount!
DeSouza tries to reverse the position but Perry maintains control.
Perry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DeSouza because Perry loaded up on that one.
Perry throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DeSouza because Perry loaded up on that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry with good strikes from the mount here!
Perry avoids the attempt from DeSouza to control.
DeSouza is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSouza darts in trying to clinch
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry has closed the distance and engaged DeSouza in a clinch.
Perry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perry presses DeSouza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perry lands a body shot.
Perry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
DeSouza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Perry scores with a couple of short elbows.
Perry working the ground and pound.
Perry grinds an elbow into DeSouza's temple.
Perry advances nicely into full mount.
Perry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeSouza hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry is working for a guillotine from mount but DeSouza frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DeSouza is looking to improve his position but Perry isn't that keen on the idea.
Perry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perry in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Perry tries to control but DeSouza wriggling away.
Perry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Perry scoring with strikes but DeSouza is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Perry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perry working DeSouza over with strikes here.
Perry landing strikes from the mount.
Perry goes for an armbar but he's not got it… DeSouza turns into him and now he's in Perry's guard.
DeSouza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perry managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeSouza!
Dwayne Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Perry dominating with strikes here.
DeSouza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perry looking to finish DeSouza with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSouza!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSouza is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randy DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perry with shots to the head and body - DeSouza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dwayne Perry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry with a couple of short strikes.
Perry scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DeSouza?
DeSouza is trying desperately to improve position.
Perry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry tries to control but DeSouza wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perry 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Perry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn's entrance music is We Taking Over. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Action Crackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svenn circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svenn misses with a double jab
and Crackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Tom Svenn has been cut.
Crackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crackson's elbow.
Crackson can't break the clinch.
Svenn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crackson lands a body punch.
Svenn is trying to break the clinch but Crackson is controlling him.
Crackson has had enough of the clinch but Svenn keeps him there for the moment.
Crackson has Svenn pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Crackson.
Svenn taking a breather.
Crackson breaks from the clinch.
Svenn misses with a straight right.
Svenn wants to clinch but Crackson slips to the side
and Crackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson looking to pass the guard.
Crackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crackson tries to clinch but Svenn moves out of range.
Svenn falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Crackson counter with a right hand.
Crackson with a jab.
Svenn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svenn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Action Crackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn lands a two punch combo.
Svenn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Svenn is just out of range.
Svenn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svenn tries to bum rush Crackson with a series of wild strikes but Crackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svenn throws a hook to the side of Crackson's head but Crackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svenn tries to avoid it but Crackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svenn to the ground. Svenn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Svenn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenn misses with a jab to the body
and Crackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Svenn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crackson.
Svenn closes the distance but Crackson moves to the side
letting Crackson counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Svenn.
Svenn punishes Crackson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Svenn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crackson doesn't seem phased though.
Crackson tries to clinch but Svenn is having none of it.
Tom Svenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crackson tries to clinch but Svenn moves away
and Svenn counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crackson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crackson uses his free foot to push down on Svenn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Svenn.
Svenn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crackson stands up out of the half guard.
Svenn lands with a straight right. Crackson didn't see that one coming.
Svenn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Svenn catches Crackson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Svenn finds it's way round the side to connect with Crackson's head.
Svenn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Action Crackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crackson ducks under a wild hook from Svenn.
Crackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svenn.
Svenn misses with a combination
and Crackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Svenn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crackson moves away.
Crackson looks to throw the jab but Svenn is out of range.
Crackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Crackson is breathing heavily.
Svenn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svenn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Crackson.
Crackson staying out of range there.
Svenn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svenn throws a body punch but Crackson moves out of range.
Crackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crackson avoids the body shot from Svenn.
Svenn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svenn.
Svenn wants to clinch up but Crackson keeps it at a distance.
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.
Svenn shoots in looking for a takedown. Crackson tries to sprawl out of it but Svenn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Crackson misses.
Svenn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crackson on the side of the head.
Svenn throws a nice looking combination but Crackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svenn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Svenn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svenn looks to land a left hand but Crackson moved out of range nicely.
Tom Svenn is winning the standup battle so far.
Crackson throws the left hand but Svenn avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenn tries to clinch there but Crackson circles away.
Svenn swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
Crackson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svenn is defended easily by Crackson.
Crackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svenn closes the distance and clinches up with Crackson, looking for a takedown. Svenn pushes Crackson against the cage but Crackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Svenn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Crackson moves away from the strike by Svenn.
Nice defenses there by Svenn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Svenn misses with a takedown attempt
and Crackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svenn cracks Crackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svenn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crackson closes the distance and pushes Svenn back into the cage.
Crackson lands a body shot.
Crackson is trying to force a seperation but Svenn has the dominant position.
Crackson is trying to break free.
Crackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Svenn or not.
Crackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Svenn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Action Crackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Svenn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crackson counters with a nice body shot.
Svenn throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Crackson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Svenn misses
and Crackson moves into the clinch.
Crackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svenn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Crackson misses its intended target.
Svenn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svenn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svenn lands with a nice body punch.
Svenn lands with a nice combination. Crackson backs away looking to recover.
Svenn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Svenn misses with a shot to the body
so Crackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crackson wants to stand and escape but instead Svenn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Crackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crackson wants to hit a switch here but Svenn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Crackson there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenn looking to secure an arm triangle but Crackson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tom Svenn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crackson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Svenn looking for the choke but no joy.
Crackson is looking to control the hands but Svenn breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Svenn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juno Reactor - Pistolero. Hihnavaara has chosen Slayed as his entrance music. Aleksi Hihnavaara acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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158 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Hihnavaara's shoulder, as Hihnavaara tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hihnavaara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mendez misses the jab.
Hihnavaara gets the takedown into side control.
Hihnavaara tries to advance to mount but Mendez denies him.
Mendez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hihnavaara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hihnavaara wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Hihnavaara has an Americana. Mendez didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hihnavaara is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hihnavaara hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aleksi Hihnavaara!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animal Mother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mother comes to the cage accompanied by God of Thunder - Kiss. Spoakin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Animal Mother has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
278 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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26
272 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Animal Mother!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoakin throws a body punch but Mother moves out of range.
Spoakin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mother misses with the combination.
Spoakin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mother throws a lazy right hand but Spoakin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spoakin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mother works the jab nicely.
It looks like Eulogy Spoakin has been cut.
Spoakin slips under a jab from Mother.
Mother thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spoakin throws a body punch but Mother moves out of range.
Spoakin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spoakin moves away from the strike by Mother.
Mother scores with a body shot.
Spoakin looks gassed!
Mother swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mother misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin throws a head kick that misses.
Spoakin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spoakin blocks a jab.
Mother lands a big uppercut and Spoakin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Spoakin looks OK. Mother waves Spoakin back to his feet!
Mother tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spoakin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mother.
Spoakin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mother is able to avoid easily.
Mother misses with an uppercut. Spoakin saw that one coming.
Mother misses with a hook. Spoakin ducked under it nicely.
Mother swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mother is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spoakin.
Mother misses with a looping left.
Mother throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Mother.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mother manages to avoid it.
Spoakin misses with a head kick.
Mother is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big right from Mother misses.
Spoakin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mother is just out of range.
Mother misses the body punch
and Spoakin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mother tries to break the clinch but Spoakin is controlling the position.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Spoakin has him pressed against the cage.
Spoakin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
Spoakin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spoakin can't find room to land a body shot as Mother controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spoakin misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Spoakin.
Spoakin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Spoakin has him pressed against the cage.
Mother gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spoakin.
Spoakin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spoakin looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mother wants to get back to his feet but Spoakin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mother wants to improve his position but instead Spoakin has moved into half guard.
Spoakin controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spoakin is keen to just control but Mother is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Animal Mother dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mother misses with a looping left.
Mother throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spoakin counters with a series of strikes. Mother will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spoakin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mother.
Mother swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a low kick, right behind Mother 's knee.
Mother throws a shot from downtown. Spoakin moves away and avoids it.
Spoakin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mother throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spoakin.
Spoakin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mother manages to avoid it.
Mother connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spoakin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mother rather than just go for the knockout.
Spoakin slips a straight right by Mother.
Animal Mother seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spoakin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mother swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spoakin wants to pass the guard but Mother is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin prevents Mother from getting back to his feet.
Spoakin stopping the sweep attempt from Mother.
Mother wants to stand up but Spoakin is controlling him.
Spoakin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spoakin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spoakin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Spoakin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spoakin trying to mount his opponent but Mother defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mother is trying to stand back up but Spoakin is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spoakin slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spoakin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spoakin uses his free foot to push down on Mother's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mother.
Spoakin wants to control the pace but Mother is squirming around nicely.
Spoakin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
That's time! Mother's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mother throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spoakin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spoakin misses with a head kick.
Mother misses the jab.
Animal Mother is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spoakin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spoakin tries to land a leg kick but Mother saw it coming and moves away.
Mother misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spoakin blocks a jab.
Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mother.
A swing and a miss from Mother.
Spoakin slips a jab from Mother.
Mother fails to land with a series of punches.
Mother stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spoakin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spoakin throws a leg kick which misses Mother's front leg but catches the back leg as Mother tries to avoid it.
Spoakin thuds a left hand into Mother's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin closes the distance and clinches.
Spoakin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mothers head.
Spoakin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spoakin lands with a left to the head.
Spoakin throws a head punch that misses.
Spoakin leaning against his opponent.
Spoakin has Mother pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mother manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spoakin prevents Mother from breaking the clinch.
Mother tries to circle away but Spoakin has him pinned against the cage.
Spoakin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spoakin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spoakin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mother is trying to force a seperation but Spoakin has the dominant position.
Spoakin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spoakin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mother is trying to break free.
Mother's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spoakin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spoakin scores with a shot to the side of Mother's head.
Mother tries to break free but Spoakin pushes him back against the cage.
Mother prevents a body shot from Spoakin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mother controls his hands.
Spoakin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spoakin is leaning against Mother and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Spoakin.
Spoakin misses with the head strike.
Spoakin digs a right hand into Mother's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mother's gas tank.
Spoakin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mother's elbow.
Spoakin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mother has had enough of the clinch but Spoakin keeps him there for the moment.
Mother has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mother's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spoakin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mother's elbow.
Mother is trying to force a seperation but Spoakin has the dominant position.
Mother wants to get back to striking at distance but Spoakin won't allow it.
Spoakin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Spoakin has him pressed against the cage.
Mother can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spoakin cracks the inside of Mother's front leg.
Mother throws a hook but Spoakin avoids it easily.
Mother misses with a hook. Spoakin ducked under it nicely.
Mother misses with a combination
and Spoakin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spoakin lands a jab.
Spoakin cracks a nice hook into Mother's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spoakin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spoakin is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mother can't keep his opponent in guard - Spoakin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mother on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mother tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mother tries to get to full guard but Spoakin has control of the leg.
Spoakin working over Mother with some ground and pound. Mother looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spoakin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spoakin is looking to take a break and control but Mother is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Spoakin seems content to control.
Spoakin winds up and cracks Mother with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spoakin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spoakin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mother wants to stand and escape but Spoakin is having none of it.
Mother keeping moving, preventing Spoakin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mother will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spoakin content to stall in guard here.
Spoakin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mother is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spoakin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eulogy Spoakin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mother throws a right hand that Spoakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Spoakin also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Mother as he connects with a hook.
Mother misses with a body shot
and Spoakin counters by clinching up.
Mother working hard to break the clinch.
Spoakin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mother breaks from the clinch.
Spoakin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mother stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Mother misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mother fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mother swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spoakin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mother.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eulogy Spoakin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spoakin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mother throws a hook but Spoakin blocks it.
Mother pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mother finds it's way through Spoakin's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spoakin.
Mother throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spoakin counters with a left to the body.
Mother throws a jab but it's blocked by Spoakin.
Mother misses with a shot to the body
and Spoakin counters with a series of strikes. Mother will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mother throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spoakin counters with an outside leg kick.
Spoakin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mother doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spoakin jabs at Mother's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spoakin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin misses the body punch
and Mother counters with a one-two to the body.
Spoakin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spoakin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spoakin lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spoakin.
A right handed body shot lands from Spoakin.
Spoakin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spoakin pushes Mother back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spoakin misses with a body punch.
Spoakin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mother's efforts to push away.
Spoakin can't find room to land a body shot as Mother controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mother prevents a body shot from Spoakin.
Spoakin working aggressively here.
Spoakin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mother wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spoakin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spoakin misses with a punch to the body.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spoakin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mothers head.
Spoakin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mother controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mother wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spoakin tries to work over Mother's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Spoakin is controlling him.
Spoakin misses with a punch to the body.
Mother wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spoakin has him pressed against the cage.
Spoakin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mother controls his hands.
Mother has had enough of the clinch but Spoakin keeps him there for the moment.
Spoakin prevents Mother from breaking the clinch.
Spoakin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mother looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spoakin keeps control of Mother as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spoakin lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Spoakin.
Animal Mother has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spoakin can't find room to land a body shot as Mother controls the action.
Spoakin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spoakin is working Mother over against the cage.
Spoakin lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Animal Mother has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mother is trying to break the clinch but Spoakin has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spoakin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulogy Spoakin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spoakin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eulogy Spoakin!
Eulogy Spoakin is the new heavyweight champion!
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