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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 6810 p4p, 279 weight class) and Oliver Cox (ranked 6316 p4p, 266 weight class). Deair Shaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deair Shaw!
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, Oliver Cox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cox circles away.
Shaw looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cox!
Cox throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox working some strikes from top position.
Cox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox working some strikes from top position.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
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.
Cox connects with a couple of short punches.
Cox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Cox passes Shaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cox moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox with a couple of short strikes.
Cox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cox controlling from the full mount.
Cox lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cox looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Shaw taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Cox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Diemomd (ranked 6352 p4p, 492 weight class) and Blaxlan Koca (ranked 6655 p4p, 500 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blaxlan Koca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koca clinches with his opponent.
Diemomd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diemomd avoids it.
Diemomd leaning against his opponent.
Diemomd drags the fight down to the ground.
Diemomd looking for a guillotine here but Koca defends easily.
Koca trying to control but Diemomd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd looking for a sweep. Not yet Diemomd, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd controlling the position.
Koca throwing strikes but missing.
Koca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diemomd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koca won't allow Diemomd to sweep him here.
Koca controlling from the top position.
Diemomd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koca wants to get up but he can't break Diemomd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diemomd misses with a hook. Koca ducked under it nicely.
Koca misses with a looping left.
Diemomd tries to counter by clinching up but Koca breaks away and moves out of range.
Koca shoots in for a double leg but Diemomd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diemomd throws a big shot that misses.
Koca moves out of range of the strikes.
Koca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Diemomd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diemomd fails with the takedown.
Koca misses with a head kick.
Koca lands a jab-cross combination.
Diemomd avoids the head kick by Koca.
Diemomd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Koca looks to move away, Diemomd throws a big counter combo but Koca just gets out of the way.
Diemomd throws out a leg kick but Koca moves out of range and Diemomd only half commits.
Koca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koca moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Diemomd lands.
Diemomd throws an overhand right that lands on Koca's shoulder, as Koca tries to avoid the shot.
Diemomd throws a solid leg kick but Koca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diemomd.
Diemomd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koca throws the left hand but Diemomd avoids the punch easily.
Koca throws a head kick that misses.
Koca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diemomd sprawls well. Diemomd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koca gets slowly back to his feet.
Diemomd tries to counter by clinching up but Koca breaks away and moves out of range.
Koca looks winded!
Koca ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Diemomd has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Koca slaps away a takedown attempt from Diemomd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Diemomd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diemomd clobbers Koca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diemomd tries to land a leg kick but Koca saw it coming and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Diemomd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koca wants to counter with a clinch but Diemomd pushes him away.
Diemomd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koca as he avoids it easily.
Koca misses with a takedown attempt - Diemomd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diemomd tried to score with a low kick but Koca checks it.
Koca moves into the clinch.
Koca is pressed up against the cage. Diemomd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koca down to the mat. Koca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koca tries to clinch up but Diemomd circles away and keeps his distance.
Diemomd blocks a head kick by Koca.
Diemomd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diemomd misses the shot to the body.
Diemomd misses with a few strikes there.
Diemomd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koca.
Koca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blaxlan Koca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diemomd slips a jab and a cross from Koca.
Koca misses with a head kick.
Koca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koca staying out of range there.
Blaxlan Koca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diemomd throws a big shot that misses.
Koca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diemomd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diemomd slowing the pace effectively.
Diemomd has clasped his hands together around Koca's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diemomd 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diemomd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koca tries to improve position but can't.
Diemomd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koca circles away quickly and effectively.
Koca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diemomd throwing a counter right hand but Koca manages to avoid it.
Koca misses with the combination.
Diemomd fails to land the takedown.
A nice combination there by Diemomd.
Koca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diemomd feints and as Koca raises his hands in defense, Diemomd changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diemomd trying to control the position from guard on top but Koca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diemomd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koca is keeping the position for now.
Diemomd trying to control but Koca is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koca working for a triangle but Diemomd defends it easily.
Diemomd drops back looking for a leg! Koca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koca manages to kick Diemomd off! Diemomd jumps back into Koca's guard.
Koca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diemomd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koca looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koca looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koca!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd tries to control but Koca manages to take his back.
Diemomd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Koca.
Koca missing with strikes.
Koca working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koca is breathing heavily.
Diemomd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koca's guard. Nice work there by Diemomd.
Diemomd postures up and lands a big shot to Koca's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diemomd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diemomd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diemomd lands a couple of digs.
Diemomd passes Koca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koca is pressing down on Diemomd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koca working for a triangle but Diemomd defends it easily.
Diemomd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koca being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd 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!
Diemomd ducks under a wild hook from Koca.
A little feinted left hand from Diemomd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Diemomd with that takedown attempt.
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Koca moved out of range nicely.
Koca doesn't manage to clinch there - Diemomd circles away.
Koca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diemomd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koca swinging wildly here.
Koca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diemomd dodges the punch combination from Koca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diemomd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Diemomd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diemomd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd throws a lazy right hand but Koca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diemomd.
Diemomd throws a nice looking combination but Koca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diemomd stuffs the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diemomd.
Diemomd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diemomd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diemomd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koca is trying to get back to half guard.
Diemomd is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Koca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diemomd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diemomd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Koca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koca struggling a bit here.
Diemomd scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd is looking to take a break and control but Koca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diemomd is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Koca is trying to escape and Diemomd transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Koca is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diemomd! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Diemomd!
Barry Diemomd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robb Krystoff (ranked 4059 p4p, 392 weight class) and Walter Heisenberg (ranked 4444 p4p, 408 weight class). Walter Heisenberg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robb Krystoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krystoff tries for a takedown but Heisenberg circles away easily
and Heisenberg counters with a head kick that drops Krystoff to the mat! Krystoff scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A head kick by Heisenberg misses
and Krystoff counters with a series of strikes. Heisenberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krystoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Heisenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Krystoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heisenberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heisenberg wants to pass the guard but Krystoff is keeping the position.
Krystoff managing to control the position.
Heisenberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg looking to score a takedown here. Krystoff is defending well but Heisenberg drives through and ends up in Krystoff's guard.
Krystoff is adopting a defensive guard.
Heisenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heisenberg throwing strikes from guard but Krystoff blocks nicely.
Heisenberg postures up in Krystoff's guard and throws a big left but Krystoff blocks it.
Heisenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heisenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heisenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Krystoff has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg stops Krystoff from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heisenberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heisenberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Krystoff uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Krystoff's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heisenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krystoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Krystoff trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg stands and steps away. Krystoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff is looking to clinch.
Krystoff avoids the head kick by Heisenberg.
Krystoff tries to sprawl but Heisenberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Heisenberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Heisenberg content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heisenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff is trying to control the position but Heisenberg postures up.
Krystoff is really struggling to control Heisenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heisenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krystoff keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
Krystoff controls Heisenberg momentarily but Heisenberg frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krystoff shoots in but Heisenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Krystoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Heisenberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Heisenberg takes a swing at Krystoff's ribcage but misses.
Krystoff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krystoff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heisenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krystoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krystoff looking for a guillotine here but Heisenberg defends easily.
Heisenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krystoff wants to get back to his feet but Heisenberg passes into half guard.
Krystoff trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Heisenberg manages to pass to mount!
Krystoff is looking to improve his position but Heisenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg content just to control the position here.
Krystoff is working to get back to half guard.
Heisenberg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Krystoff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Krystoff!
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
Krystoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krystoff wants to stand but Heisenberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walter Heisenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krystoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krystoff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Heisenberg dives on top into guard.
Krystoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heisenberg controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Heisenberg preventing the sweep.
Krystoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Heisenberg wants to control from the top but Krystoff keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heisenberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heisenberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that Krystoff semi-blocks.
Heisenberg moves into range and clinches up with Krystoff.
Heisenberg pulls Krystoff into guard.
Krystoff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krystoff shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walter Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg shoots in and bounces Krystoff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krystoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Krystoff is retaining full guard.
Heisenberg stops Krystoff from standing up.
Heisenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krystoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heisenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krystoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heisenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krystoff trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krystoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heisenberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heisenberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krystoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heisenberg has Krystoff in his guard.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krystoff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krystoff stops Heisenberg from standing up.
Krystoff preventing the sweep.
Heisenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krystoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krystoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heisenberg has control of Krystoff's left arm, preventing Krystoff from doing any damage.
Krystoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krystoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krystoff throws an elbow that misses. Heisenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krystoff's guard. Nice move by Heisenberg!
Robb Krystoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Heisenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krystoff has his foot on Heisenberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heisenberg works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heisenberg 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Heisenberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mitchell (ranked 4056 p4p, 307 weight class) and Janus Galtson (ranked 4998 p4p, 339 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat it. Shane Mitchell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mitchell!
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, Janus Galtson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galtson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell has Galtson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galtson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galtson is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Galtson.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Galtson manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galtson regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galtson trying to control the position.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galtson seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitchell dominates the positioning.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galtson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mitchell just content to control the position.
Galtson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mitchell controlling the position from side mount.
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galtson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galtson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
Galtson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galtson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Galtson is looking to improve his position.
Mitchell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Galtson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mitchell has cracked it and Galtson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Mitchell!
Our winner, Shane Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2013 p4p, 129 weight class) and Kyoksu Tuhura (ranked 3005 p4p, 172 weight class). Daniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Kings never die. Kyoksu Tuhura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyoksu Tuhura!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhura moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuhura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels scores with a jab. Tuhura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tuhura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuhura.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Tuhura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tuhura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reece Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuhura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tuhura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tuhura throws a body kick that misses.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuhura. Tuhura gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuhura looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Tuhura fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels drops Tuhura with a beautiful combination! Tuhura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Tuhura is rocked!
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!
Tuhura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuhura is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels pounces like a tiger and cracks Tuhura with a vicious hook! Tuhura is down but not out! Daniels follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reece Daniels!
Reece Daniels spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 2832 p4p, 167 weight class) and Paolo Duterte (ranked 4426 p4p, 233 weight class). De Lima comes into the arena with Linkin Park - Numb blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Lima fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Duterte misses.
Duterte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paolo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Duterte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Lima.
Duterte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Lima connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte throws a right hand that misses
and De Lima counters with a straight right hand.
Duterte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Lima lands with a right hand.
De Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duterte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duterte tries to land a front kick but De Lima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duterte misses with a body shot
and De Lima counters with a left and a right that stings Duterte.
De Lima dives in and grabs Duterte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duterte pushes down on De Lima's head and hops out.
Duterte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Lima catches Duterte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Lima lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte thows a leg kick but De Lima checks it
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
De Lima slips a jab and a cross from Duterte.
De Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by De Lima.
Duterte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duterte throws a leg kick
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duterte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Lima drops back looking for a leg! Duterte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duterte manages to kick De Lima off! De Lima jumps back into Duterte's guard.
De Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duterte is keeping the position for now.
De Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima tries for a kimura but Duterte is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Duterte is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lima feinted with a counter takedown.
De Lima lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Duterte, which made it look bad.
De Lima lands a jab to Duterte's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte looks to land a left hand but De Lima moved out of range nicely.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Lima scores with a hook to the body. Duterte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duterte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duterte feints the counter takedown.
Duterte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duterte throws a series of punches but De Lima moves out of range.
De Lima attempts a counter takedown but Duterte avoids it well and moves away.
De Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duterte moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Duterte. Those never looked like landing.
De Lima is looking to counter punch.
Duterte throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Duterte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Lima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Lima looks to clinch
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut.
Duterte slips a jab and a cross from De Lima.
Duterte looks to land a combination but De Lima avoids it well.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
Duterte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from De Lima does no damage.
De Lima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duterte was covering up waiting for the punch and De Lima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Lima 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 three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.
De Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Lima has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Duterte defend it? De Lima steps over the head and cranks it - Duterte is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo De Lima!
Rodrigo De Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Sheidu (ranked 3449 p4p, 193 weight class) and Texas Goon (ranked 4021 p4p, 212 weight class). Texas Goon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sheidu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Goon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheidu misses with a left hand
and Goon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheidu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheidu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheidu somewhat.
Sheidu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sheidu misses the jab.
Goon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheidu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu tries for a takedown but Goon circles away easily
and Goon counters with a left and a right that stings Sheidu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Goon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Goon misses.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but Goon shows good takedown defense.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goon as he avoids it easily.
Goon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheidu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goon feints a jab promting Sheidu to slip. Goon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sheidu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goon throws a hook but Sheidu avoids it easily.
Goon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheidu.
A counter left hand to the body from Sheidu misses its target.
Goon throws a shot from downtown. Sheidu moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Goon misses the target.
Sheidu tries to counter with a takedown but Goon is quick to defend against it.
Sheidu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Don Sheidu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon throws a series of punches but Sheidu avoids them all with ease.
Sheidu darts in looking for a takedown but Goon gets double underhooks and turns Sheidu into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheidu misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Goon. No joy for Sheidu on that attempt.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheidu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
Sheidu misses with an uppercut
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sheidu.
Sheidu with a poor takedown
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheidu has his takedown stuffed
and Goon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Texas Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sheidu looks for a takedown but Goon sprawls well.
Goon missing with a left hand there. Sheidu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sheidu shoots in but Goon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sheidu wants to clinch but Goon slips to the side
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Goon 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.
Sheidu fails with the takedown
and Goon counters with a series of strikes. Sheidu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Goon.
Sheidu moves forwards but Goon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goon sprawls well. Goon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheidu gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon tries to bum rush Sheidu with a series of wild strikes but Sheidu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheidu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goon manages to circle out of the way.
Goon fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheidu tries to clinch but Goon is having none of it.
Goon misses the shot to the body.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Goon avoids it well and moves away.
Goon tries to bum rush Sheidu with a series of wild strikes but Sheidu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sheidu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goon cracks Sheidu with an open hand slap.
Sheidu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goon moves out of range as Sheidu strikes.
A little jabbing left from Goon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheidu.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sheidu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sheidu pushes Goon up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu is trying to pull guard but Goon has him pressed against the cage.
Sheidu fails to pull guard.
Sheidu jumps guard but Goon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goon has Sheidu pressed against the cage, preventing Sheidu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sheidu tries to pull guard but Goon holds him up against the cage and eventually Sheidu drops back down to his feet.
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Goon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheidu shoots and misses
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
Goon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sheidu has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheidu moves to clinch but Goon breaks away
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goon misses with the combination.
Sheidu feinted with a counter takedown.
Sheidu misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheidu misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheidu misses with a hook
and Sheidu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon throws a series of punches but Sheidu avoids them all with ease.
Texas Goon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheidu.
A nice side step and Goon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sheidu tries for a takedown but Goon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sheidu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goon.
Sheidu shoots for a double leg takedown but Goon sprawls well. He's pushed Sheidu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goon throws a nice looking combination but Sheidu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheidu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Goon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sheidu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sheidu fails to land the takedown.
Sheidu misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheidu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Sheidu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goon jabs at Sheidu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Goon finds it's way through Sheidu's defenses.
Goon lands a head shot.
Goon throws a hook to the side of Sheidu's head but Sheidu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sheidu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goon, pushing him back against the cage.
Goon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Goon misses.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheidu.
Sheidu attempts a counter takedown but Goon avoids it well and moves away.
Sheidu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu fails with the takedown.
Sheidu misses with a takedown
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon throws a series of punches but Sheidu moves out of range.
Goon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheidu wants to clinch but Goon slips to the side
and Goon counters with a left and a right that stings Sheidu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon cracks a nice hook into Sheidu's ribs.
Sheidu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goon lunges at Sheidu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheidu's hand.
Sheidu misses with a shot to the body
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheidu shoots and misses
and Goon counters with a left and a right that stings Sheidu.
Sheidu is rocked!
Sheidu misses with a takedown attempt
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Sheidu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Goon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sheidu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheidu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goon was covering up waiting for the punch and Sheidu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Don Sheidu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheidu seems to have got his legs back now.
Goon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheidu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Sheidu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheidu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sheidu thows a huge punch but Goon dodges it nicely.
Goon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheidu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheidu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goon is just riding it out for now. Sheidu eventually gives up the hold.
Sheidu is looking for a kimura but Goon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sheidu to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Goon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Goon!
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