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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 4020 p4p, 357 weight class) and Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 2650 p4p, 278 weight class). Marques kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raining Blood. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and pushes Marques back into the cage.
Marques tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burduada No Cranio's elbow.
Burduada No Cranio working aggressively here.
Marques tries to throw a body punch but Burduada No Cranio avoids it by throwing Marques back against the cage.
Marques lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio lands an uppercut.
Marques misses with some punches.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marques is defending well for now.
Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marques throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burduada No Cranio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marques misses with a right hand
and Marques takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marques pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marques takes a swing at Burduada No Cranio's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Burduada No Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marques walks into a straight right hand from Burduada No Cranio.
Marques seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Marques misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marques throws a hook but Burduada No Cranio avoids it easily.
A jab from Burduada No Cranio finds it's way through Marques's defenses.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Burduada No Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marques.
Burduada No Cranio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burduada No Cranio slips a jab from Marques.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Burduada No Cranio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burduada No Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burduada No Cranio works over Marques's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Billy Marques has been cut.
Marques misses with a two punch combination.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a nice combination. Marques backs away looking to recover.
Marques is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burduada No Cranio throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Marques crashing down! Marques tries to stagger back to his feet but Burduada No Cranio just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Marques asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The defeated Billy Marques had this to say: 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Higgs Boson (ranked 4124 p4p, 146 weight class) and Abioye Nazari (ranked 4421 p4p, 154 weight class). Nazari has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. Higgs Boson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Higgs Boson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abioye Nazari !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Boson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazari avoids the head kick by Boson.
Boson tries to bum rush Nazari with a series of wild strikes but Nazari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazari walks into a stiff left hand from Boson.
Boson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazari throws out the jab.
Nazari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nazari keeping moving, preventing Boson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boson distracts Nazari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nazari trying to strike off his back.
Boson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari working for a triangle but Boson defends it easily.
Boson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boson wants to pass the guard but Nazari is keeping the position.
Nazari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nazari is controlling him.
Nazari preventing the sweep.
Boson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazari .
Nazari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boson wants to get back to his feet but Nazari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nazari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boson trying to hold on to Nazari 's head to control him but Nazari postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Nazari connects with a nice short shot to Boson's temple.
Nazari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boson makes his way to full guard, as Nazari worked for a kimura.
Nazari is working Boson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazari postures up.
Nazari 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nazari is aware though and is defending well.
Nazari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nazari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nazari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nazari has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nazari landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Nazari ! Boson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Abioye Nazari !
During a confident post fight interview, Abioye Nazari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Higgs Boson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 1778 p4p, 224 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 2833 p4p, 323 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ohanian's choice of entrance music: The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohanian.
Ohanian scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire sets himself, and Ohanian steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ohanian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ohanian pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Ohanian settles back down.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohanian clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Ohanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Ohanian.
A short right from McGuire.
Ohanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Ohanian throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohanian has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Ohanian avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Ohanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ohanian misses with the head strike.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Ohanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike from Ohanian.
Ohanian can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Ohanian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohanian is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohanian has his back to the cage.
Ohanian lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohanian tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
McGuire stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Ohanian wants to take the fight to the mat but McGuire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ohanian as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire is trying to break free.
Ohanian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuire jumps guard but Ohanian stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ohanian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohanian.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Ohanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ohanian scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Ohanian tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Ohanian misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt - Ohanian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ohanian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ohanian connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohanian manages to avoid it.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Ohanian.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ohanian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Ohanian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
McGuire slips a straight right by Ohanian.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohanian. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohanian moves away.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohanian misses with a wild combination.
Ohanian misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohanian misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire gets a double leg takedown into Ohanian's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ohanian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ohanian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire is posturing up here but Ohanian has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McGuire tries to roll out but it's too tight and McGuire has to tap! Slick submission there by Ohanian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alen Ohanian!
Alen Ohanian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crown Halo (ranked 3103 p4p, 337 weight class) and Waylon Mercy (ranked 1424 p4p, 197 weight class). Waylon Mercy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crown Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Mercy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercy misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a low kick, right behind Mercy 's knee.
Halo blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Halo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mercy misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a good, hard body kick but Mercy shrugs it off.
Mercy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercy misses with an uppercut
and Halo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halo digs a right hand underneath Mercy's ribcage. Mercy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mercy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halo works Mercy's body with a nice hook.
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Mercy counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Mercy finds it's target.
Mercy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waylon Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo stuns Mercy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mercy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercy.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Mercy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Mercy.
Mercy lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Halo slips a jab from Mercy.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halo avoids the body shot from Mercy.
Halo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercy misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a nice body kick.
Mercy throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Mercy tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercy lands with an overhand left.
Halo slips a straight right by Mercy.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye.
Mercy avoids a kick to the body.
Mercy jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercy.
Mercy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Mercy misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercy. That's going to slow Halo down.
Halo thuds his shin into the meat of Mercy's side.
Halo defending well as Mercy loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercy blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercy.
Halo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mercy throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot.
Mercy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercy.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo misses with a body kick.
Mercy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Mercy.
Mercy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercy gets tackled into the cage by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Mercy gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mercy avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mercy lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mercy has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Mercy breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Mercy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halo lands with a kick to the temple. Mercy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Waylon Mercy has been cut.
Halo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mercy with the counter takedown but Halo avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halo.
Mercy misses with a head kick.
Mercy misses with a looping right.
Halo looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercy. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo cracks the inside of Mercy's front leg.
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 Crown Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waylon Mercy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercy misses with a jab to the body
and Halo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercy is out of range and Halo settles back down.
Mercy misses with the combination.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Mercy throws a head kick that misses.
Mercy misses with a wild body shot.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Mercy as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Halo throws out a leg kick but Mercy moves out of range and Halo only half commits.
Mercy misses with the combination.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercy.
Halo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercy avoids a kick to the body.
Mercy throws a head kick that half lands.
Waylon Mercy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercy.
Mercy throws a sloppy head kick
and Halo counters with a nice body kick.
Mercy misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo is looking to clinch but Mercy is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Halo.
Mercy lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halo with a knee to the head.
Mercy is trying to push Halo away but Halo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Halo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercy blocks it with crossed arms.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercy is defending well for now.
Mercy has had enough of the clinch but Halo keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Mercy.
Mercy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercy is trying to break free.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercy.
Mercy wants to get back to striking at distance but Halo won't allow it.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Crown Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercy breaks from the clinch.
Halo moves forwards but Mercy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercy connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercy.
Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halo looks for the body kick but Mercy saw that one coming.
Mercy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo staying out of range there.
Mercy throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Halo tried to score with a low kick but Mercy checks it.
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercy, pushing him back against the cage.
Halo landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo tries a knee to the head but Mercy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercy swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Mercy blocks it.
Mercy manages to break the clinch.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy lunges at Halo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halo's hand.
Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercy to score with a decent uppercut.
Halo lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Mercy misses.
Mercy throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo throws a push kick but Mercy slaps the foot to one side.
Mercy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Mercy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waylon Mercy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Waylon Mercy'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!
Halo wants to clinch up but Mercy keeps it at a distance.
Mercy throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo counters with a left and a right that stings Mercy.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
Mercy misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a nice body shot.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercy.
Mercy throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Mercy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Halo.
Mercy lands a jab to the head.
Halo moves away from the strike by Mercy.
Mercy throws a big shot that misses.
Halo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercy.
Mercy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo counters with a leg kick.
Mercy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercy throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mercy avoids it.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mercy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mercy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Mercy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Halo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercy lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Mercy misses with a head kick.
Halo is looking for a counter combo.
Mercy throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercy's sensitive parts.
Mercy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Mercy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo instigates a clinch.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mercy's face.
Mercy is trying to force a seperation but Halo has the dominant position.
Mercy misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halo.
Mercy looking to throw knees to the head but Halo is blocking nicely.
Mercy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercy misses with a knee to the head.
Mercy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mercy breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Mercy misses
and Halo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo scores with a head kick. Mercy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halo looks to throw a body kick
and Mercy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo defending well as Mercy loads up on a big left hand.
Halo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercy.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Mercy.
Halo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mercy avoids it.
Mercy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercy throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Mercy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercy takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Mercy lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Mercy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercy checks a leg kick.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo tries to clinch there but Mercy circles away.
Halo tries to clinch but Mercy moves out of range.
Mercy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Halo throws a chopping leg kick but Mercy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercy.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Mercy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Halo lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waylon Mercy.
I think Mercy 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waylon Mercy!
Waylon Mercy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 1250 p4p, 156 weight class) and Fredrik Rienfeldt (ranked 2203 p4p, 263 weight class). Jaruud comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Side to Side. Batuhan Jaruud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32
186 lbs
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30
176 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batuhan Jaruud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Rienfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rienfeldt.
Jaruud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaruud misses with a double jab.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
Rienfeldt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rienfeldt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rienfeldt throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Jaruud blocks a leg kick.
Rienfeldt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rienfeldt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaruud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Rienfeldt is just out of range.
Jaruud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Fredrik Rienfeldt has been cut.
Rienfeldt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Rienfeldt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rienfeldt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaruud.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rienfeldt.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rienfeldt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rienfeldt misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaruud checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rienfeldt moves away.
Rienfeldt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Jaruud misses its target.
Jaruud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rienfeldt.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaruud sizes up Rienfeldt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rienfeldt motions for Jaruud to come forward. Rienfeldt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rienfeldt thuds his shin into the meat of Jaruud's side.
Rienfeldt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud takes a swing at Rienfeldt's ribcage but misses.
Rienfeldt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaruud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rienfeldt scrambles back to his feet.
Rienfeldt throws a sloppy head kick and Jaruud moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rienfeldt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rienfeldt.
Jaruud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick which misses Jaruud's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaruud tries to avoid it.
Rienfeldt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud tests Rienfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud throws a nice looking combination but Rienfeldt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaruud moves out of range of the body kick from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt looks to land a body kick but Jaruud moved away.
Jaruud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud connects with a single shot there.
Jaruud slips a jab from Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaruud throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Jaruud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud checks a low kick from Rienfeldt.
Jaruud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rienfeldt.
Rienfeldt scores with a leg kick.
Rienfeldt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud stuns Rienfeldt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Jaruud throws a hook but Rienfeldt blocks it.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rienfeldt. Rienfeldt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaruud wants to land a leg kick but Rienfeldt is out of range.
Rienfeldt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rienfeldt moves away.
Rienfeldt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rienfeldt jabs at Jaruud's body.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a series of punches but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rienfeldt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaruud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rienfeldt checks it well.
Rienfeldt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jaruud swings for the body but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Jaruud tries to move into range but Rienfeldt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rienfeldt tries to move into range but Jaruud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rienfeldt slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud thumps Rienfeldt with a low kick.
Jaruud misses with a combination
and Rienfeldt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaruud swings for the body but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rienfeldt moved away.
Jaruud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaruud there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rienfeldt. That's going to slow Jaruud down.
Rienfeldt misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Jaruud there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rienfeldt moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
A lazy body kick from Jaruud
and Rienfeldt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rienfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud lands with an overhand left.
Jaruud misses the jab.
Jaruud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rienfeldt can pounce on him.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rienfeldt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rienfeldt, right into the meat.
Rienfeldt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rienfeldt checks it.
Jaruud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rienfeldt under the eye.
Jaruud jabs Rienfeldt right on the nose. Rienfeldt blinks but takes it well.
Rienfeldt lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rienfeldt to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaruud misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rienfeldt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaruud misses with a wild body shot.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Rienfeldt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rienfeldt digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rienfeldt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Rienfeldt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rienfeldt throws a leg kick which misses Jaruud's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaruud tries to avoid it.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Rienfeldt had a free shot at his head there.
Jaruud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rienfeldt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaruud is rocked!
Rienfeldt lands with a good body shot.
Oh Jaruud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rienfeldt dips to his left and cracks Jaruud with an uppercut!
Rienfeldt scores with a shot to the body.
Jaruud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rienfeldt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jaruud to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jaruud looks to clinch but Rienfeldt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jaruud taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fredrik Rienfeldt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Sinytsyn (ranked 2233 p4p, 246 weight class) and Marius Wieneke (ranked 1540 p4p, 187 weight class). Wieneke has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aleksandr Sinytsyn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marius Wieneke's chin.
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33
195 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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34
195 lbs
13 - 23 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Wieneke!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sinytsyn misses.
Wieneke walks into a stiff left hand from Sinytsyn.
Wieneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sinytsyn throws out the jab.
Wieneke has closed the distance and engaged Sinytsyn in a clinch.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch.
Wieneke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sinytsyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Sinytsyn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wieneke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wieneke fails to land.
Sinytsyn breaks from the clinch.
Sinytsyn with a hook.
Sinytsyn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wieneke back to the cage. Sinytsyn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wieneke is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sinytsyn.
Wieneke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wieneke blocking some punches.
Sinytsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wieneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wieneke blocks a jab.
Wieneke wants to counter with a clinch but Sinytsyn pushes him away.
Wieneke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wieneke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinytsyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinytsyn.
The fighters circle, before Sinytsyn throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wieneke's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sinytsyn lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
A very excited looking Aleksandr Sinytsyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Newton (ranked 1101 p4p, 134 weight class) and Nate Lopez (ranked 306 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nate Lopez enters the cage!
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30
197 lbs
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28
175 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
19 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Newton should have avoided that one.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez slips under a jab from Newton.
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Despite the aggression on Lopez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez jabs at Newton's body.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lopez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton 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.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lopez dives on top into guard.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Newton seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nate Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Newton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newton manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Newton controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Bill Newton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Newton advances position into side control!
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez stops Newton from passing to mount.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newton's best efforts.
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Lopez actively working from the bottom here.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lopez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lopez with a nice cross.
Newton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Lopez had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lopez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton slips a jab from Lopez.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Newton trying to control here.
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Bill Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 Bill Newton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Newton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Newton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Shain (ranked 1320 p4p, 163 weight class) and Steve Sanchez (ranked 1235 p4p, 151 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where is My Mind? by Pixies. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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158 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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by Shain.
Sanchez takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shain.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez sizes up Shain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Shain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shain throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Shain counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Shain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shain.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Shain moves out of range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Shain jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Shain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shain delivers a nice body kick.
Shain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Shain moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Shain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Shain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shain moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shain.
That kick from Shain tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Shain lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
Shain connects with a jab.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Shain jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shain was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Shain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
A head punch on the inside from Shain fails to land.
Shain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shain managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez jumps guard but Shain stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Shain avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Shain prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Shain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
Shain managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shain lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Shain controls his hands.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shain lands a shoulder strike.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shain doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Shain. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shain lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Shain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shain lands with a right hand.
Shain misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez moves out of range as Shain throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shain slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez defending well as Shain loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez swings for the body but Shain moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Shain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Shain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shain thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Shain tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Shain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Shain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Shain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Shain misses the target.
Jab by Sanchez.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Shain.
It seemed like Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Shain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez cracks Shain with a good jab.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Shain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shain, as that shot connected.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shain.
Shain scores with a decent looking hook.
Shain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Shain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Shain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch combination from Shain misses.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Shain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Shain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Shain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Shain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
Shain lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson Shain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Shain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shain is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shain down to the mat. Shain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Shain's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shain avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanchez as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Shain's head back.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez takes a swing at Shain's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shain at a distance.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Shain's body.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Shain moves out of range.
Sanchez moves out of range as Shain strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Shain's body. Shain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez moves out of range as Shain strikes.
Steve Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Shain.
Sanchez tries to work over Shain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
Shain blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain lands a nice elbow.
Shain lands a damaging elbow.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Shain controls the action.
Good body shot from Shain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain lands a nice uppercut.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez working Shain over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
Shain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.
Shain is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shain is one step ahead there.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has control of Shain's left arm, preventing Shain from doing any damage.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Shain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Shain maintains control.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Shain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Shain postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Sanchez.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Sanchez!
Steve Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 601 p4p, 72 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 967 p4p, 119 weight class). Fring's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Fring cracks Spud with an open hand slap.
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Fring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spud throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fring is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fring momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud tries to clinch but Fring is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud wants to clinch up but Fring keeps it at a distance.
Fring was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Spud misses.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud thumps Fring with a low kick.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
It looked like Fring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spud.
Fring is looking to wear down Spud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fring throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fring is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Fring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud instigates a clinch.
Fring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fring.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud has managed to clinch.
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Fring appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fring checks a leg kick.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Fring's ribs.
Spud moves into the clinch.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spud closes the distance and pushes Fring back into the cage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Fring blocking some punches.
Fring works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Fring pushes Spud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud working aggressively here.
Fring breaks the clinch.
Fring bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud misses with a hook
and Fring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud closes the distance but Fring moves to the side
and Fring counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fring swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Fring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fring there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Spud.
Fring slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Nice body punch from Fring - that landed with a thud.
Fring wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spud has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spud.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Spud is working Fring over against the cage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring digs a right hand into Spud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spud's gas tank.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fring's efforts to push away.
Fring lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fring's elbow.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring working aggressively here.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fring lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spud - that will leave a mark!
Fring looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud works the jab nicely.
Fring rushes Spud and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Spud is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fring piles on the pressure and Spud crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Gustavo Fring thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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