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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 4651 p4p, 536 weight class) and Jason Randall (ranked 17625 p4p, 828 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 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
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen gets a clinch.
Randall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Allen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randall to the mat. Randall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allen has gone for a leg lock! Randall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Allen's guard.
Randall gets to his feet. Allen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Allen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Randall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Allen is in Randall's guard.
Our spies down at at Iron Fist Gym inform us that Randall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Randall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen wants to get up but he can't break Randall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Allen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Allen has Randall in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Randall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randall landing some decent shots from guard.
Randall throwing strikes but missing.
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Randall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Randall avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
Randall unloads with some shots from mount but Allen bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Randall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foreman (ranked 3660 p4p, 416 weight class) and Zane Zackary Jr (ranked 7197 p4p, 667 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zackary Jr's choice of entrance music: Neva Scared. Zane Zackary Jr looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Foreman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zane Zackary Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackary Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foreman counters with a crisp one two that drops Zackary Jr! Foreman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zackary Jr to his feet! Zackary Jr is in big trouble!
Zackary Jr is rocked!
Zackary Jr is aggressively charging in as Foreman backs up avoiding any damage. Foreman tosses out a jab and Zackary Jr runs right into it face first! Zackary Jr is out cold! Foreman dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zackary Jr's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !
Zane Zackary Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will keep trying'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 3624 p4p, 410 weight class) and Connor Mclendon (ranked 4091 p4p, 454 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kennamer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to J.D. Sumner - Old Man River. James Daniel Kennamer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mclendon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mclendon pushes Kennamer off but Kennamer dives into side control.
Mclendon can't do much from the bottom here.
Kennamer scoring with punches and elbows.
Mclendon is letting Kennamer control him for a moment.
Kennamer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mclendon is rocked!
It looks like Connor Mclendon has been cut.
Kennamer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Mclendon! Kennamer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Mclendon out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Jensen (ranked 3417 p4p, 342 weight class) and Lamar Jackson (ranked 7484 p4p, 535 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Many Men. Lamar Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Jackson !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jensen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
Jensen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bone on bone clash there as Jensen blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Jensen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jensen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jackson . Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen is looking to counter punch.
Jackson tries to move into range but Jensen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jensen drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jensen gets control of Jackson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is posturing up here but Jensen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Jensen!
Simon Jensen gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 4080 p4p, 504 weight class) and Damatang Camara (ranked 6740 p4p, 671 weight class). Damatang Camara told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damatang Camara!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camara.
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Alexander Anderson has been cut.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch.
Camara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Camara is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a body punch.
A short right from Camara.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara avoiding damage.
Camara pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Camara.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Anderson letting Camara take a breather here.
Camara is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
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!
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Camara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Camara scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Camara lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! Camara takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anderson is rocked!
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anderson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Camara finish him?
Alexander Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camara lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Camara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Come on Camara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camara taking a breather.
Camara continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damatang Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camara feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Camara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson is wriggling around but Camara manages to pass to half guard.
Camara tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Camara decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camara is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Camara digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Camara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara get's back to his feet.
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Camara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara has Anderson pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Camara is working Anderson over against the cage.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camara stalls.
Camara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damatang Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Camara presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Camara slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Camara.
Camara presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Damatang Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara is working Anderson over against the cage.
Camara just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara slows down the pace here.
Camara stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Camara's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Camara slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.
Camara fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Camara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Camara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Camara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Damatang Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damatang Camara.
Camara connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexander Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damatang Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damatang Camara!
During a confident post fight interview, Damatang Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Johnson (ranked 4088 p4p, 470 weight class) and Tony Sanchez (ranked 6145 p4p, 608 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control but Johnson passes into side control!
Sanchez is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Johnson working away.
Johnson controls the position.
Johnson trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Johnson working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanchez feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez pushes Johnson off, looking to escape but Johnson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Sanchez is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Balboa (ranked 4370 p4p, 533 weight class) and Antonio Sanchez (ranked 6143 p4p, 654 weight class). Diego Balboa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Balboa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balboa, as that shot connected.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez stalling the fight.
Balboa prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Diego Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Sanchez.
Balboa scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balboa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Diego Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Balboa's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Balboa.
Balboa cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Balboa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Sanchez looks winded!
Balboa with a hook.
Sanchez is rocked!
Balboa drops Sanchez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Balboa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Balboa!
Diego Balboa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Balboa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Johnson (ranked 23038 p4p, 255 weight class) and Ricardo Stewart (ranked 6144 p4p, 187 weight class). Joe Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stewart's sensitive parts.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stewart cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stewart escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Stewart controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
Stewart looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Johnson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stewart!
Johnson holding both Stewart 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
Stewart has good solid back control here.
Stewart trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Stewart just sinks the hooks in.
Stewart is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Johnson with him. Johnson is trying to defend but Stewart has an arm under the chin now! Johnson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Stewart!
Ricardo Stewart is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Sechler (ranked 4089 p4p, 469 weight class) and John Williamson (ranked 4090 p4p, 471 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Sechler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson checks the leg kick.
Williamson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sechler quickly recovers to half guard.
Sechler kicks off Williamson and gets to his feet.
Williamson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sechler trying to control from the bottom.
Williamson is keen to just control but Sechler is a slippery customer.
Sechler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sechler has his hands clasped together around Williamson's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sechler moves into full guard.
Williamson preventing the sweep.
Sechler keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Sechler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sechler is breathing heavily.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Sechler keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sechler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Sechler throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Sechler misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williamson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sechler is looking for a takedown.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Williamson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sechler is looking to control Williamson's arms but Williamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sechler has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sechler is one step ahead there.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sechler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williamson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sechler stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Sechler chips away with some ground and pound.
Sechler wants to stand and escape but instead Williamson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Sechler has his foot on Williamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williamson works his way back into a safe position though.
Williamson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williamson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sechler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sechler 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.
Williamson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Williamson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sechler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williamson.
Williamson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williamson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sechler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williamson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sechler has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sechler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williamson - the referee stops the clock and Sechler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williamson. Sechler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williamson tries to sprawl but Sechler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williamson kicks Sechler off and gets back to his feet.
Zac Sechler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sechler's guard.
Sechler is wriggling around but Williamson manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sechler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Williamson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson prevents Sechler from getting the reversal.
Williamson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sechler is trying to stand.
Williamson with good strikes from the mount here!
Williamson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sechler feinted with a counter takedown.
Williamson feints and as Sechler raises his hands in defense, Williamson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sechler has control of Williamson's left arm, preventing Williamson from doing any damage.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Sechler keeps moving.
Sechler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williamson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williamson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williamson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sechler wants to hit a switch here but Williamson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sechler there!
Williamson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sechler is surviving well by controlling Williamson's body position as best he can.
Sechler is desperately trying to improve his position but Williamson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sechler tries to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Sechler is looking to get to half guard.
Williamson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sechler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williamson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williamson with a couple of short strikes.
Williamson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williamson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williamson fails with the takedown
and Sechler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
Sechler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sechler prevents it.
Sechler tries to pull guard but Williamson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sechler drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson gets control of Sechler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williamson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sechler stands up from Williamson's guard - Sechler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sechler moves into range and clinches up with Williamson.
Sechler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sechler wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Sechler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sechler can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Williamson.
Sechler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sechler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson stuffs the takedown.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Williamson with that takedown attempt.
Sechler shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williamson misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sechler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williamson smiles and moves away.
Williamson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sechler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sechler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sechler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williamson as he jumps to the side.
Williamson has Sechler up against the cage in a clinch.
Sechler tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body.
Sechler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sechler manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sechler in the body.
Williamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williamson looking to control.
Sechler preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sechler stands up from Williamson's guard - Sechler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williamson leaves Sechler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Williamson just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sechler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Sechler moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.
Williamson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sechler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williamson is in Sechler's guard.
Sechler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sechler has Williamson pulled in close to control his posture.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sechler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williamson dives into side control.
Williamson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sechler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sechler is pushing Williamson's head away, looking to escape. Williamson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sechler looking for a sweep but Williamson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sechler flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the head.
Williamson controlling the pace for now.
Williamson prevents Sechler from getting the reversal.
Sechler is squirming around, avoiding Williamson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sechler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sechler is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Williamson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williamson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sechler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sechler tries to reverse the position but Williamson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson working the ground and pound effectively.
Sechler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sechler is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sechler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williamson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Williamson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sechler shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williamson tries a head kick but it misses.
Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sechler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williamson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sechler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williamson scores a nice knee to the body.
Williamson pulls Sechler into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sechler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sechler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williamson is working an open guard so Sechler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sechler circles away.
Sechler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sechler tries to sprawl but Williamson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williamson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williamson works his way into side control.
Sechler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sechler pushes Williamson off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sechler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williamson on his heels. He'll look to pass Williamson's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Sechler wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Sechler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williamson's guard.
Sechler trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet.
Williamson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sechler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sechler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sechler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williamson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sechler circles away.
Sechler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williamson.
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
Sechler throws a leg kick that misses.
Williamson tries for a takedown but Sechler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sechler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williamson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sechler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sechler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Sechler is going to stand back up.
Sechler wants to free his trapped foot but Williamson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zac Sechler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Williamson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williamson wants to control but Sechler is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zac Sechler.
Well Williamson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Williamson!
John Williamson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Diaz (ranked 3698 p4p, 367 weight class) and WIlliam Black (ranked 4079 p4p, 392 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, WIlliam Black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnar Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of WIlliam Black.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black is rocked!
Black tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Black throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black looks winded!
Diaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Diaz lands an elbow inside.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects with a nice cross there... Black is looking wobbly and Diaz recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Black to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Diaz jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ragnar Diaz!
Ragnar Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ragnar Diaz waved his t-shirt featuring Revenge Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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