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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BERNARDO BELFORT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BELFORT's entrance music is TAO. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacDowell's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BERNARDO BELFORT!
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, Atlas MacDowell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDowell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. BELFORT was covering up waiting for the punch and MacDowell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacDowell won't allow BELFORT to sweep him here.
MacDowell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as BELFORT works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacDowell postures up and lands a big shot to BELFORT's brow.
BELFORT preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDowell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BELFORT's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDowell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BELFORT is looking to improve his position.
MacDowell wants to advance to full mount but BELFORT doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
BELFORT manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BELFORT wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BELFORT can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacDowell is looking to escape.
BELFORT stands up from mount. Strange move.
BELFORT gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacDowell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
BELFORT controls MacDowell momentarily but MacDowell frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BELFORT looking for a sweep. Not yet BELFORT, not yet.
BELFORT keeping moving, preventing MacDowell from controlling successfully.
MacDowell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control BELFORT kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BELFORT is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
BELFORT keeping moving, preventing MacDowell from controlling successfully.
MacDowell tries to free his leg and advance position but BELFORT is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
BELFORT scores with a takedown into MacDowell's guard.
MacDowell is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BELFORT trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDowell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BELFORT looking to pass the guard.
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.
MacDowell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
BELFORT will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BELFORT stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDowell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacDowell holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
BELFORT shoots and misses
and MacDowell counters with a three punch combo that has BELFORT backing up. BELFORT nods at MacDowell to acknowledge the strikes.
BELFORT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacDowell throws a strike but BELFORT avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
BELFORT keeping full guard, as MacDowell tries to pass.
MacDowell pushing down on BELFORT's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacDowell is looking to take a break and control but BELFORT is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacDowell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from MacDowell there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacDowell connects with a nice short shot to BELFORT's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BELFORT wants to improve his position but MacDowell is controlling well.
Ground and pound from MacDowell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BELFORT tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacDowell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but BELFORT does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
BELFORT wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy.
BELFORT keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BELFORT wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BELFORT wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BERNARDO BELFORT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDowell tries to score a power double leg takedown but BELFORT sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacDowell somewhat.
MacDowell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacDowell tries for a takedown but BELFORT circles away easily
and BELFORT counters with a single leg into guard. MacDowell didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BELFORT wants to control from the top but MacDowell keeps moving.
BELFORT looking to sit in guard and control but MacDowell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BELFORT not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDowell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but BELFORT manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
BELFORT wants to control from the top but MacDowell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell is trying to keep BELFORT in close.
MacDowell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BELFORT is controlling him.
BELFORT really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BELFORT trying to control but MacDowell is working from the bottom.
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.
BELFORT looking to pass the guard.
BELFORT 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.
BELFORT fails with the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BERNARDO BELFORT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
BELFORT shoots and misses
and MacDowell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
BELFORT is staying active underneath MacDowell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacDowell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atlas MacDowell has got the better of the ground game so far.
BELFORT is looking to control MacDowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BELFORT avoid being mounted?
MacDowell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacDowell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacDowell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BELFORT is in a horrible position here. MacDowell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BELFORT regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDowell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BELFORT defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell is trying to control. BELFORT wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacDowell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
BELFORT is not content to let MacDowell control the position.
MacDowell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BELFORT's head.
MacDowell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacDowell misses with a head shot. BELFORT uses the momentum to regain guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacDowell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacDowell wants to control from the top but BELFORT keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BELFORT wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
BELFORT preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BELFORT is pulling down on MacDowell's head. It's preventing any offense from MacDowell, at least for the moment.
MacDowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacDowell looking to sit in guard and control but BELFORT gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BELFORT throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacDowell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
BELFORT won't allow MacDowell to get back to his feet.
MacDowell keeping full guard, as BELFORT tries to pass.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacDowell keeping moving, preventing BELFORT from controlling successfully.
MacDowell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BELFORT scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacDowell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked BELFORT off and has taken his back!
BERNARDO BELFORT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good control from MacDowell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDowell 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Juniper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson Juniper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Stoner's chin.
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167 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jefferson Juniper!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juniper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stoner.
Juniper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juniper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juniper wants to get back to his feet but Stoner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stoner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juniper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juniper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juniper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoner is one step ahead there.
Juniper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Juniper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stoner!
Stoner is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juniper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Juniper 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.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jefferson Juniper just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Juniper throws a head kick that Stoner semi-blocks.
Juniper tries to clinch up.
Juniper misses with a head kick.
Juniper closes the distance and clinches.
Juniper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stoner up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juniper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoner avoids it.
Stoner fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Stoner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Juniper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stoner dodges an elbow strike from Juniper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Stoner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juniper can't find room to land a body shot as Stoner controls the action.
Juniper taking a breather.
Juniper misses with the head strike.
Stoner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juniper effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jefferson Juniper.
Juniper rushes Stoner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juniper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoner.
Stoner blocks an elbow strike from Juniper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoner.
Juniper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bob Stoner has been cut.
Juniper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Juniper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juniper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juniper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
Juniper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoner shoots in looking for a takedown. Juniper tries to sprawl out of it but Stoner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juniper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juniper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juniper scores with a spinning back kick!
Juniper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
Juniper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoner, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoner tries to pull guard but Juniper holds him up against the cage and eventually Stoner drops back down to his feet.
Stoner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoner.
Stoner managing to block the knees to the body from Juniper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juniper is pushing Stoner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stoner can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Stoner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juniper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juniper is pushing Stoner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Juniper keeps control of Stoner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stoner managing to block the knees to the body from Juniper.
Juniper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juniper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Juniper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Juniper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stoner blocks an elbow strike from Juniper.
Juniper missing with knees to the body.
Juniper trying to land knees to the body.
Juniper pushes Stoner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juniper tries a knee to the head but Stoner blocks it.
Stoner dodges an elbow strike from Juniper.
Juniper effectively controlling the action here.
Juniper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juniper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juniper lands a damaging elbow.
Juniper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoner fails to pull guard.
Juniper leaning against his opponent.
Stoner avoids a wild elbow strike from Juniper.
Stalling in the clinch from Juniper.
Stoner tries to pull guard but Juniper won't allow it.
Juniper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoner backwards.
Juniper lands a nice elbow.
Juniper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Juniper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juniper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Juniper thumps Stoner with a low kick.
Juniper tries to clinch but Stoner is having none of it.
Juniper keeps Stoner at a distance using the push kick.
Stoner keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juniper.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juniper. Stoner shrugs it off though.
Juniper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Juniper.
Juniper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Juniper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Stoner's cut.
That's time! Stoner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stoner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juniper. Juniper obviously looking to wear him down.
Juniper tries to clinch but Stoner is having none of it.
Stoner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juniper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juniper is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Juniper.
Juniper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Juniper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juniper moves into the clinch.
Stoner blocks an uppercut.
Stoner jumps guard but Juniper stands there with Stoner around his waist. Stoner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juniper leaning against his opponent.
Juniper pushes Stoner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juniper'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juniper slows down the pace here.
Stoner avoids the elbow strike from Juniper, against the cage.
Stoner takes an elbow to the temple.
Juniper throws an elbow that misses.
Juniper effectively controlling the action here.
Juniper receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jefferson Juniper.
Juniper is looking to clinch.
Juniper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juniper keeps Stoner at a distance using the push kick.
Stoner slips under a jab.
Juniper lands with a good body shot.
Juniper doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
Juniper clinches up with Stoner and pushes him back against the cage.
Juniper misses with a punch on the inside.
Juniper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stoner blocks the elbow strike.
Juniper leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juniper.
Juniper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juniper digs a right hand into Stoner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoner's gas tank.
Stoner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juniper has Stoner pressed against the cage.
Stoner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juniper walks away with a smile on his face. Stoner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jefferson Juniper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juniper lands a high kick!
Juniper scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juniper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juniper connects with a solid leg kick.
Juniper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson Juniper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Juniper.
Juniper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juniper wants to clinch.
Stoner tries to keep at a distance but Juniper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Juniper is pushing Stoner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Juniper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juniper 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Juniper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joe blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Gass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
blow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
blow fails with the takedown.
Gass displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gass clinches up with blow and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gass.
blow fails to pull guard.
blow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
blow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
blow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
blow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
blow lands a hook that snaps the head of Gass backwards.
blow fails to pull guard.
blow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
blow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from blow. Gass does a little dance to reset his feet.
joe blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts blow as he jumps to the side.
Gass looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by blow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of blow.
blow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
blow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gass avoids it really well and circles away.
Gass instigates a clinch.
Gass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from blow.
blow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
blow prevents Gass from breaking the clinch.
blow has clasped his hands together around Gass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
blow controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
blow trying to control the action but Gass is working from the bottom.
Gass wants to get back to his feet but blow drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
blow stands up and beckons Gass to his feet.
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.
blow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
blow closes the distance and clinches.
blow has Gass pressed against the cage, preventing Gass from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
blow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
blow throws an overhand right that lands on Gass's shoulder, as Gass tries to avoid the shot.
blow misses with a double jab.
blow throws a big shot that misses.
blow tries to bum rush Gass with a series of wild strikes but Gass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gass missing with a left hand there. blow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe blow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
blow wants to clinch up but Gass keeps it at a distance.
blow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gass as he avoids it easily.
Gass jabs blow right on the nose. blow blinks but takes it well.
Gass rushes blow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
blow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
blow can't break the clinch.
blow pulls guard successfully.
blow is trying to control the position but Gass postures up.
Gass preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
blow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gass tries to stand but blow is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
blow has control of Gass's left arm, preventing Gass from doing any damage.
blow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gass controls the pace.
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.
Gass stands up and waves to blow to follow him.
blow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
blow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gass counters with a thumping low kick.
Gass staying out of range there.
blow misses with a combination
and Gass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
blow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gass counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in blow's guard now.
Gass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gass stands and steps away. blow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
blow misses with a hook. Gass ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gass throws a big shot that misses.
blow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gass circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gass counters with a left and a right that stings blow.
blow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gass counters with a good low kick that blow was not able to check.
blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Gass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from blow. Gass does a little dance to reset his feet.
blow misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gass to counter with a crisp jab.
blow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
blow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gass lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Gass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
blow misses with a shot to the body
and blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
blow throws a combination that misses
and Gass counters with a low kick, right behind blow 's knee.
Gass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
blow misses with a double jab
and Gass counters with a right hand to the body.
blow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gass cracks the inside of blow's front leg.
blow throws a jab when Gass was well out of range.
Gass slips a jab and a cross from blow.
Gass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gass lands with an uppercut that bounces blow off the cage and back into rage.
blow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gass counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from blow.
Gass is pressed up against the cage. blow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gass down to the mat. Gass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gass rushes blow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
blow can't break the clinch.
Gass manages to break the clinch.
Gass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
blow connects with a jab.
blow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
blow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gass counters with a thumping low kick.
blow misses with a series of wild punches.
blow misses with a combination
and Gass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but blow manages to avoid it.
blow throws a hook but Gass avoids it easily.
Gass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Gass just misses with a punch to the body.
blow fails with the takedown
and Gass moves into the clinch.
Gass drags the fight down to the ground.
Gass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst blow is controlling him.
Gass is trying to hold blow in close to prevent damage but blow has managed to pass into half guard.
Gass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. blow is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gass tries to kick blow off in order to stand up. blow Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Gass wants to control but blow postures up.
blow slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gass wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Gass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gass 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 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Exhibit C by Jay Electronica. Raine has chosen Tennessee wing walk as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
181 lbs
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22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rogerio Gracie!
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, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raine tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Raine.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raine doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Raine misses with the combination.
Gracie dives in and grabs Raine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raine pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine closes the distance and clinches.
Raine tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raine prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Raine, against the cage.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raine prevents it.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Raine taking a breather.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Raine.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Raine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Raine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Raine pulls guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Raine is keeping the position.
Raine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Raine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raine keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Raine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raine takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Raine instigates a clinch.
Raine leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Raine'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.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raine obliges.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Raine has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raine is trying to get back to full guard.
Raine trying to control here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Raine is a slippery customer.
Raine pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raine wants to get back to full guard.
Raine is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Raine wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Raine against the cage.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Raine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Raine gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Raine improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raine obliges.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Raine.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raine smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Raine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raine clinches but Gracie breaks the clinch
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Raine didn't expect that.
Raine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Raine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raine tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raine trying to control the position.
Raine has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Raine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie moves forwards but Raine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense.
Raine doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Raine tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Raine lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Raine tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Raine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raine working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Raine lands a nice knee to the body.
Raine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Nice elbow from Raine.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raine successfully pulls guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raine is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Raine from getting back to his feet.
Gracie stands and throws Raine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raine tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raine is looking to escape.
Raine tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raine is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Raine holds on, trying desperately to control.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Raine to control.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raine is trying to stand.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raine tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raine has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Raine pushed the leg off.
Raine holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Raine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Raine is trying to stand back up.
Gracie working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raine 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Beamer, Benz, or Bentley by Lloyd Banks. Gavin Drake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mahmoud Denjat!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denjat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drake's guard.
Denjat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drake wants to stand but Denjat is controlling the position.
Denjat trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Denjat throws a big right hand that misses.
Denjat trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Denjat escapes and throws Drake's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Denjat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denjat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is not content to let Denjat control the position.
Drake taking punishment in the form of punches.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake trying his best to control but Denjat has mounted him.
Denjat scoring with strikes but Drake is staying in there.
Denjat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drake is rocked!
Denjat connects with a bit shot that sees Drake covering up! More strikes from Denjat and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Denjat is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahmoud Denjat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by orion. Jussi Kantola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantola keeps working.
Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie 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.
Kantola wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Kantola tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie working away.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kantola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working away.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kantola is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Kantola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kantola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kantola tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Kantola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kantola forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Kantola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kantola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kantola with a knee to the head.
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Kantola working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Kantola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kantola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Kantola manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kantola is looking to stand but Kantola has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kantola seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Kantola worked for a kimura.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kantola has passed into half guard!
Kantola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie has hold of Kantola's hands but Kantola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kantola misses with a wild combination.
Kantola with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Kantola passes into half guard.
Kantola is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kantola to get the leverage.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Kantola defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kantola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kantola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kantola throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kantola stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kantola!
Kantola wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to buck Kantola off but Kantola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kantola lands with a slapping head kick.
Kantola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantola tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Kantola moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Kantola.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kantola walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Kantola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Kantola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Kantola sits in half guard.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Kantola is working for a submission of some sort.
Kantola trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kantola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kantola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kantola is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Kantola cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jussi Kantola!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imma Tester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imma Tester!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tester throws a head kick that misses.
Tester lands a head kick. Stanley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tester misses with a body kick.
Stanley blocks a low kick nicely.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tester misses with a wild combination.
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley scores with a jab to the body.
Tester blocks a jab.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanley lands with a shot to the body.
Tester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Stanley avoids the head kick by Tester.
Tester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
Tester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanley.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tester.
Tester throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley misses with a series of wild punches.
Tester misses with a double jab.
Tester misses with a low kick.
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
Tester slips a jab and a cross from Stanley.
Tester connects with a body shot.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Tester avoids them all with ease.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Tester moves out of range.
Tester keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Tester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stanley looks to land a left hand but Tester moved out of range nicely.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tester.
Tester lands with a kick to the temple. Stanley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tester scores with a spinning back kick!
Tester throws a head kick that Stanley semi-blocks.
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!
Stanley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tester misses with a head kick.
Tester scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley is rocked!
Tester circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stanley drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tester follows Stanley to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imma Tester!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary comes into the arena with one day like this blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy O Leary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Leary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan blocks a head kick by O Leary.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Leary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by O Leary.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan scores with a leg kick.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan lands a head kick. O Leary smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
O Leary is rocked!
It looks like Paddy O Leary has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan seems to be stalking O Leary here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! O Leary drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bart Ryan!
Bart Ryan is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davids is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu-Tang Clan - Bring Da Ruckus. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Davids!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids misses with a straight left.
Davids keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davids as he avoids it easily.
Davids throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davids throws the left hand but Dillard avoids the punch easily.
Dillard is looking to clinch.
Davids is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillard.
Davids throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Davids.
Davids looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davids ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids misses the shot to the body.
Davids throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davids takes a swing at Dillard's ribcage but misses.
Davids misses the shot to the body.
Dillard darts in trying to clinch
enabling Davids to counter with a crisp jab.
Davids closes the distance and clinches.
Dillard letting Davids take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Davids fails to land.
Davids lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kirk Dillard has been cut.
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.
Davids just leaning against Dillard, taking a breather.
Dillard avoids a wild elbow strike from Davids.
Davids stops a takedown attempt from Dillard.
Stalling in the clinch from Davids.
Dillard throws an elbow but it misses.
Davids is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillard is defending well for now.
Davids has Dillard pressed against the cage.
Davids misses with a punch on the inside.
Dillard blocks an elbow strike.
Dillard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davids stalls.
Davids is pressed up against the cage. Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davids down to the mat. Davids avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davids pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids scores with a nice head shot.
Dillard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davids throws out the jab.
Davids lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dillard at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davids. Dillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davids uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillard has time to react.
Davids darts in and clinches Dillard up against the cage.
Davids lands a nice uppercut.
Dillard looking for a takedown.
Davids misses with an elbow over the top.
Davids stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davids misses with an elbow strike.
Dillard avoiding damage as Davids throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids misses with an elbow over the top.
Dillard avoids a wild elbow strike from Davids.
Dillard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davids uses from the top position.
Dillard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davids.
Davids working some strikes from top position.
Davids is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillard is on top in guard.
Dillard tries to free his leg and advance position but Davids is retaining full guard.
Davids looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davids pulls Dillard in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillard won't allow Davids to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davids trying to keep a closed guard but Dillard is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Davids dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davids misses with a two punch combination.
Davids throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davids throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillard drops his hands momentarily and Davids takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davids. Dillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davids jabs Dillard right on the nose. Dillard blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillard.
Davids connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davids lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillard misses with a takedown attempt
and Davids counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids misses with a looping right.
A big right from Davids misses.
Dillard moves out of range as Davids strikes.
Davids throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davids misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillard.
Davids instigates a clinch.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Davids won't allow it.
Dillard blocks the elbow strike.
Davids tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillard avoids it.
Davids missing with knees to the body.
Davids trying to land knees to the body.
Davids'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.
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.
Davids continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Davids fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dillard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davids misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davids tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dillard avoids it.
Davids avoiding damage.
Dillard manages to pull guard.
Davids won't allow Dillard to sweep him here.
Davids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davids throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids thows a big elbow that misses.
Dillard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davids escapes and throws Dillard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dillard can't do much from the bottom here.
Dillard tries to bench press Davids off him but Davids keeps the position.
Davids throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davids gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillard.
Davids jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davids throws a hook to the side of Dillard's head but Dillard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dillard.
The fighters circling - Davids throws out the jab but it was never going to 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.
Davids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davids misses with a body shot.
Davids lands an overhand right.
A jab from Davids misses.
Davids pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davids closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dillard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davids is pressed up against the cage. Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davids down to the mat. Davids avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davids looks to land a left hand but Dillard moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Davids showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dillard defending well as Davids loads up on a big left hand.
Davids lands a right hook to the body.
Davids misses with an uppercut.
Davids throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillard moves forwards but Davids connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davids forces Dillard back against the cage and clinches.
Davids misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillard.
Davids is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Davids swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davids throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davids has a couple of punches blocked by Dillard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids is looking to control Dillard's arms but Dillard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davids has his back to the cage.
Dillard blocks a body shot from Davids.
Dillard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davids pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dillard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davids ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillard moves away.
Dillard tries to bum rush Davids with a series of wild strikes but Davids uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davids misses with a jab to the body
and Dillard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davids's guard.
Davids is controlling Dillard's posture.
Dillard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davids swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillard is one step ahead there.
Dillard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard has gone for a leg lock! Davids slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dillard's guard.
Dillard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dillard looking for subs off his back but Davids has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davids trying to control the action but Dillard is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davids lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids is just content to waste time from the top position. Dillard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Davids trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillard looking to control but Davids passes into half guard.
Davids trying to control the action but Dillard is working from the bottom.
Davids throwing shots but Dillard is blocking nicely.
Davids uses his free foot to push down on Dillard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dillard.
Dillard is desperately trying to improve his position but Davids has a good base and remains in mount.
Davids lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids scoring with strikes but Dillard is staying in there.
Davids tries to control but Dillard wriggling away.
Dillard tries to hold on but Davids pushes him away.
Davids landing punches.
Dillard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dillard is looking to control Davids's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dillard avoid being mounted?
Dillard looking for submissions off his back.
Davids tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dillard is looking to improve his position.
Davids seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kirk Dillard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davids scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Davids misses with a body punch
so Dillard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davids looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davids trying to keep a closed guard but Dillard is proving a slippery customer.
Dillard looking to pass the guard.
Dillard stopping the sweep attempt from Davids.
Dillard wants to pass the guard but Davids is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davids swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davids attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davids swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillard counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillard slips a straight right by Davids.
Davids throws a looping overhand right but Dillard ducks down to avoid it.
Davids forces Dillard back against the cage and clinches.
Davids taking a breather.
Davids doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillard managing to block the knees to the body from Davids.
Davids misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids goes for a takedown attempt but Dillard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyrone Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillard tries to clinch but Davids is having none of it.
Davids ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillard moves away.
Davids scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dillard in his tracks.
Davids catches Dillard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davids fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davids doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dillard to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tyrone Davids has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davids moves into the clinch.
Davids misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davids.
Davids trying to land knees to the body.
Dillard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davids prevents it.
Davids is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillard is defending well for now.
Dillard blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Davids.
Davids tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillard smiles and moves away.
Kirk Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Davids.
Davids looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillard is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davids lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillard slips under a jab from Davids.
Davids drives through and clinches with Dillard against the cage.
Dillard avoids the elbow strike from Davids, against the cage.
Davids'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.
Dillard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillard is working for takedown but Davids is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davids tries to work over Dillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davids with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davids is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillard gets an underhook and turns Davids into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Dillard had his way with Tyrone Davids in 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! This is the final round!
Davids misses with a straight right.
Dillard closes the distance but Davids moves to the side
and Davids counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillard swats away the attempt to clinch by Davids.
Davids misses the shot to the body.
Davids misses with a body punch
and Dillard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids wants to stall.
Dillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davids smiles and moves away.
Dillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillard manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davids.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davids's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillard is pressing down on Davids's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dillard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davids is one step ahead there.
Davids wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillard pushes a forearm under Davids's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Davids is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Dillard!
Kirk Dillard retains his lightweight title!
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