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RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Tiggs (ranked 3168 p4p, 3227 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 335 p4p, 342 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Tiggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Lance Tiggs has been cut.
Klauss throws a hook to the side of Tiggs's head but Tiggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klauss throws a right and a left that Tiggs avoids nicely.
Tiggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Klauss. Those never looked like landing.
Tiggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiggs on the side of the head.
Tiggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klauss misses with the combination.
Tiggs lands with a right hand.
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!
Tiggs dodges the punch combination from Klauss.
Klauss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Klauss misses the target.
A lazy left from Tiggs finds it's target.
 It looks like Jan Klauss has been cut.
Tiggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klauss checks a low kick from Tiggs.
Klauss misses with an uppercut. Tiggs saw that one coming.
Klauss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klauss misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klauss throws a right hand that Tiggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiggs also avoids with ease.
Tiggs misses the jab.
Klauss throws a counter combo.
Jan Klauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tiggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klauss misses with a hook to the body
and Tiggs counters with a big right hand! Oh Klauss is in trouble here! Tiggs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Tiggs!
Our winner, Lance Tiggs, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willem Korsemann (ranked 3124 p4p, 2881 weight class) and Toson Yada (ranked 399 p4p, 376 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Cardio machine |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem Korsemann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toson Yada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korsemann. Korsemann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Yada.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korsemann's waist but Korsemann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Korsemann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yada is out of range and Korsemann settles back down.
Korsemann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korsemann connects with a solid leg kick.
Korsemann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yada shoots in for a takedown but Korsemann shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Korsemann.
Korsemann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yada at a distance.
Korsemann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yada blocks a head kick by Korsemann.
Yada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Korsemann but Korsemann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willem Korsemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korsemann lands a nice looking body kick.
Yada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korsemann scores with a kick to the midsection.
Korsemann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Korsemann.
Korsemann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korsemann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Korsemann.
Willem Korsemann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korsemann misses with a head kick.
Yada throws a sloppy head kick
and Korsemann counters with a body kick that stops Yada in his tracks momentarily.
Korsemann throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korsemann scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Korsemann scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Korsemann.
Korsemann works over Yada's head and body with a nice combination.
Yada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Korsemann lands.
Korsemann lands a front kick.
Korsemann tries a head kick but it misses.
Yada throws a series of punches but Korsemann moves out of range.
Yada throws a looping overhand right but Korsemann ducks down to avoid it.
Yada punishes Korsemann's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yada.
Korsemann lands a nice looking body kick.
Korsemann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yada.
Yada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Korsemann.
Korsemann looks to land a combination but Yada avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korsemann. Yada shrugs it off though.
Yada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Korsemann lands a brutal head kick. Yada looks out on his feet and Korsemann throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Willem Korsemann!
A very excited looking Willem Korsemann 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mitchell (ranked 1056 p4p, 4111 weight class) and Jon Targaryen (ranked 122 p4p, 387 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat it. Targaryen has chosen boom as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 10 - 1 - 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Jon Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Targaryen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Mitchell won't allow Targaryen to get back to his feet.
Targaryen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell passes Targaryen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Targaryen for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell trying to mount his opponent but Targaryen defends it.
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.
Targaryen is trying to stand.
Mitchell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen misses with a jab to the body
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Targaryen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Targaryen misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a left and a right that stings Targaryen.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell stalks Targaryen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Targaryen's face. Targaryen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Targaryen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Targaryen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell slips a jab from Targaryen.
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Targaryen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Targaryen manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Targaryen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is letting Mitchell control him for a moment.
Targaryen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mitchell cracks Targaryen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can.
Mitchell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position but Mitchell isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has hold of Targaryen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Targaryen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell continues to stall.
Mitchell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell 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!
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen misses with a hook.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combo that has Targaryen backing up. Targaryen nods at Mitchell to acknowledge the strikes.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a looping right.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Targaryen walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen misses with a body shot
and Mitchell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Targaryen thinking.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell has Targaryen pressed against the cage.
Targaryen throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Targaryen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Targaryen after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Targaryen to the mat. Targaryen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitchell passes Targaryen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Jon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell has control of Targaryen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Targaryen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Targaryen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mitchell but it's paid off an Targaryen is forced to tap! Nice work by Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jon Targaryen had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Sanchez (ranked 704 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 89 p4p, 171 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive. Sami Steele is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steele.
Steele avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez keeps control of Steele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Sanchez lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Steele moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Sanchez backing away here, and Steele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a big head kick but Sanchez shrugs it off.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez backing away here, and Steele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steele looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele misses the jab.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steele motions for Sanchez to come forward. Steele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sanchez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Steele drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Steele moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steele throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sami Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Sanchez tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steele connects with a leg kick.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Steele.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele blocks a jab.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Steele moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Steele throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sami Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Steele misses.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Steele moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sanchez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steele avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Steele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Steele.
Sanchez is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Steele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Tim Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Steele!
A very excited looking Sami Steele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 2183 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Royce Camara Gracie (ranked 242 p4p, 163 weight class). Royce Camara Gracie 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Camara Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb closes the distance and clinches.
Webb tries to score a body lock takedown but Camara Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb wants the takedown. Camara Gracie is fighting it off but Webb persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Camara Gracie's guard against the cage.
Camara Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webb connects with a couple of short punches.
Camara Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Webb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Camara Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Webb has his hands clasped together but Camara Gracie extends and breaks Webb's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Camara Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Camara Gracie!
Royce Camara Gracie 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 Hax Molloway (ranked 1210 p4p, 871 weight class) and Javier Pinales (ranked 183 p4p, 139 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
Pinales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Molloway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pinales circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molloway has his foot on Pinales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinales works his way back into a safe position though.
Molloway controls Pinales momentarily but Pinales frees himself.
Molloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway trying to keep a closed guard but Pinales is proving a slippery customer.
Pinales has gone for a leg lock! Molloway slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinales's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molloway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinales is keeping the position for now.
Pinales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Molloway stays in close to Pinales's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinales has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Molloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pinales.
Molloway trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Molloway decides to stand back up.
Molloway thows a leg kick but Pinales checks it
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Molloway!
Molloway sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Molloway wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molloway is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Molloway circles away and we're back to standing.
Molloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinales on the side of the head.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molloway but Molloway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hax Molloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Pinales keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinales takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway misses with a knee to the head.
Pinales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Molloway is defending well.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinales is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Molloway.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales blocks an elbow strike.
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Pinales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molloway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hax Molloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Molloway is looking to clinch but Pinales is avoiding it.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molloway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
Molloway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinales will feel that in the morning.
Molloway takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway looking to throw knees to the head but Pinales is blocking nicely.
Pinales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinales avoids the damage to the body.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Pinales avoiding damage as Molloway throws knees to the body.
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Pinales won't want to take too many of those.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but Pinales blocks it.
Molloway using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molloway lands a knee to the head.
Molloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Pinales prevents a body shot from Molloway.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinales blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Molloway has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Molloway landing knees to the body.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Molloway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinales's elbow.
Molloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molloway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hax Molloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinales avoids it.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinales managing to block the knees to the body from Molloway.
Pinales wants to take the fight to the mat but Molloway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molloway trying to land knees to the body.
Molloway missing with knees to the body.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hax Molloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinales wants a takedown.
Pinales is working for takedown but Molloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pinales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Molloway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Molloway landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hax Molloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Javier Pinales's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Molloway misses with a head kick.
Molloway takes a swing at Pinales's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Molloway misses
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown. Molloway fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molloway!
Molloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Molloway shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Molloway. No joy for Pinales on that attempt.
Molloway tries to clinch up but Pinales circles away and keeps his distance.
Molloway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pinales counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molloway won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway tries to improve position but can't.
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molloway knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hax Molloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pinales off and has taken his back!
Molloway is looking for a choke. Pinales gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pinales manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Pinales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pinales drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molloway looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molloway looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molloway!
Molloway swings around for an armbar but Pinales sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Molloway's guard.
Hax Molloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Molloway dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molloway wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Molloway passes Pinales's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Molloway is looking to take a break and control but Pinales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molloway is controlling the pace.
Molloway wants to advance to full mount but Pinales doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Molloway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Molloway trying to control but Pinales is working from the bottom.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinales working for a triangle but Molloway defends it easily.
Pinales looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Molloway has picked Pinales up and slammed him! Pinales can't keep hold of the triangle and Molloway manages to pass to side control!
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 Hax Molloway.
Well Molloway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Pereira (ranked 449 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Benny Woody (ranked 62 p4p, 215 weight class). Pereira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is J.Balvin, Willy William - Mi Gente. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Woody misses with a looping left.
Woody scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pereira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Woody takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woody. Pereira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woody misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with an outside leg kick.
Pereira thumps Woody with a low kick.
Woody walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Woody keeps it at a distance.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Woody moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira cracks Woody with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira is looking to counter punch.
Pereira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woody, pushing him back against the cage.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Pereira.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Woody is rocked!
Pereira lands a big knee! That's hurt Woody! Oh, he's all over the place! Pereira lands another knee that sends Woody to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Pereira!
In his post fight interview, Michel Pereira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 1087 p4p, 873 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 133 p4p, 112 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockwell.
Rockwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall trying to control but Rockwell postures up.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Rockwell in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall moves into full guard.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Rockwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Rockwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rockwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to stand up but Rockwell is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell stops Hall from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rockwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rockwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Rockwell postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lew Rockwell!
Our winner, Lew Rockwell, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 284 p4p, 647 weight class) and Jerome Winn (ranked 43 p4p, 92 weight class). Winn has chosen Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Winn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winn throws out the jab.
Winn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winn cracks Monto with a solid left hand.
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monto wants to sweep here but Winn controlling him for the moment.
Winn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Winn is working Monto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto working for a triangle but Winn defends it easily.
Winn distracts Monto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winn defends it easily.
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
Winn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monto wants to sweep here but Winn controlling him for the moment.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn is in close to Monto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn wants to control from the top but Monto keeps moving.
Monto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winn defends it easily.
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monto is looking for a triangle but Winn pushes his legs off easily.
Winn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monto's head.
Monto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Winn trying to control but Monto postures up.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn looking for submissions off his back.
Monto wants to free his trapped foot but Winn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winn is looking to control Monto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winn avoid being mounted?
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winn sees it coming and defends easily.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Monto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winn keeping control of the position.
Monto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winn wants to control but Monto is keeping busy.
Monto is working for a kimura but Winn is defending it quite comfortably.
Winn has his hands clasped together around Monto's back. He's all about the action.
Winn is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winn throws the left hand but Monto avoids the punch easily.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winn throws out a counter right but Monto avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winn is looking to improve his position.
Monto is working for a submission of some sort.
Winn trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto wants to pass to mount but Winn is defending the position.
Winn keeping control of the position.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Monto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Winn is defending well.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monto has control of Winn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Winn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Monto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Winn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn is trying to control Monto's posture but Monto avoids it.
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Winn can't do much from the bottom here.
Winn is trying to get back to half guard.
Winn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Monto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Winn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Monto but great work by Winn.
Winn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working.
Monto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winn can do to turn this around?
Monto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winn lands a couple of digs.
Winn trying to control but Monto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davido Monto dominated that second round.
That's time! Monto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winn works over Monto with some ground and pound from guard.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winn passes into side control.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
Monto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winn cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winn working the body and head with strikes.
 Monto is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Winn knocks Monto out cold with a massive hammerfist! Winn Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
Jerome Winn is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Winn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Bennett (ranked 201 p4p, 1010 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 30 p4p, 127 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Bennett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Bennett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett works Haggar's body with a nice hook.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Haggar is just out of range.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennett counters with a left to the body.
Haggar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haggar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws a hook but Haggar blocks it.
Haggar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haggar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett connects with a right hand. Haggar shakes it off.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennett misses with a hook.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bennett defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Haggar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Haggar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haggar misses the jab.
Bennett dips to his left and cracks Haggar with an uppercut!
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett cracks Haggar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haggar to stand back up!
Haggar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar is aggressively charging in as Bennett backs up avoiding any damage. Bennett tosses out a jab and Haggar runs right into it face first! Haggar is out cold! Bennett dropped down on all fours and is barking in Haggar's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Justin Bennett took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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