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CMMA 71 Torres vs Gruff PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benson Mason (ranked 23638 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Wolfgang Hess (ranked 608 p4p, 517 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Hess!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess lands with a shot to the body.
Hess stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Hess throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hess.
Hess throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Hess changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Hess connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hess 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.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason leaves his chin hanging out and Hess seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mason crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Hess!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 2350 p4p, 6700 weight class) and Alkyoneus Pallene (ranked 254 p4p, 572 weight class). Pallene is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Star Chuck Taylors - Andre Nickatina. Phol Hunt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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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 London, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkyoneus Pallene!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pallene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Pallene has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hunt throws a body punch but Pallene moves out of range.
Pallene slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Pallene misses with a looping left.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
 It looks like Alkyoneus Pallene has been cut.
Hunt has Pallene up against the cage in a clinch.
Pallene misses with the head strike.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Pallene controls his hands.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pallene tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pallene backwards.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pallene tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Pallene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Pallene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallene has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Pallene looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pallene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pallene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pallene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pallene lands a head shot.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Pallene.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Pallene's belly button to the back.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pallene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pallene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Pallene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a hook but Pallene blocks it.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pallene momentarily.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
letting Pallene counter with a right hand.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Pallene moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt thumps Pallene with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pallene misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pallene checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pallene misses with a straight right.
Pallene misses with an uppercut.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pallene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pallene throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Pallene throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Pallene ducked under it nicely.
Hunt clobbers Pallene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pallene looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Pallene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pallene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Alkyoneus Pallene's cut even more.
Pallene swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt has Pallene pressed against the cage, preventing Pallene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Pallene.
Pallene wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pallene.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pallene misses the jab.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pallene is out of range.
Pallene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Pallene stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Pallene wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working Pallene over against the cage.
Pallene throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Pallene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pallene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pallene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Nice defenses there by Pallene.
Pallene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Pallene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Phol Hunt has been cut.
Pallene throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Pallene saw that one coming.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Pallene tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Pallene manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt slips under a jab from Pallene.
Pallene's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pallene scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pallene to counter with a crisp jab.
Pallene throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Pallene misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt pushes Pallene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
 Pallene is rocked!
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pallene is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pallenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crack! Hunt connects with the perfect overhand right and Pallene falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vargas Thompson (ranked 2436 p4p, 3955 weight class) and Diaz Ortiz (ranked 261 p4p, 400 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Freddie King - Side Tracked. Diaz Ortiz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vargas Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diaz Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Ortiz gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortiz avoids it.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
 Thompson is rocked!
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thompson with a big uppercut! Thompson tries to clinch up but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thompson to the mat! Thompson covers up and Ortiz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diaz Ortiz!
Our winner, Diaz Ortiz, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 2195 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Kyle Durston (ranked 302 p4p, 477 weight class). Kyle Durston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Durston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiddell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chiddell's waist but Chiddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durston off to one side.
Chiddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durston with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chiddell counter with a right hand.
Durston tries for a takedown but Chiddell circles away easily
and Chiddell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luck Chiddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Durston.
Durston misses with a takedown
and Chiddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick by Durston misses
and Chiddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durston looks winded!
Durston shoots and misses
and Chiddell 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!
Durston takes one to the chin there.
Durston needs to keep his hands up - Chiddell had a free shot at his head there.
Durston is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durston is still on wobbly legs! Can Chiddell finish him?
Chiddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Chiddell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Durston seems to have recovered his senses.
Durston closes the distance but Chiddell moves to the side
and Chiddell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durston! Chiddell lets Durston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Durston clinches.
Chiddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chiddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiddell lands a big uppercut and Durston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durston looks OK. Chiddell waves Durston back to his feet!
Chiddell lands a brutal uppercut that launches Durston off his feet! Durston tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luck Chiddell!
Luck Chiddell 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 Bibiano Salvador (ranked 2849 p4p, 2902 weight class) and Junior Senior (ranked 371 p4p, 374 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bibiano Salvador has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bibiano Salvador seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bibiano Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador looks for the body kick but Senior saw that one coming.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvador defends well and Senior ends up having to push Salvador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Senior sprawls and moves away.
Senior dives in and grabs Salvador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvador pushes down on Senior's head and hops out.
Senior fails with the takedown.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Senior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvador but Salvador pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Senior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvador defends well and Senior ends up having to push Salvador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvador throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Senior darts in looking for a takedown but Salvador gets double underhooks and turns Senior into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salvador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Senior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvador pinned against the cage. Salvador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Senior is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior avoids a kick to the body.
Salvador connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvador swivels and escapes.
Senior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salvador dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Salvador. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
Senior fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvador throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Senior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvador is in Senior's guard.
Senior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvador 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Senior is keeping the position for now.
Senior has his foot on Salvador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salvador works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvador stopping the sweep attempt from Senior.
Salvador 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.
Salvador passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Senior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Senior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvador wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salvador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Senior can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior prevents Salvador from improving position.
Salvador is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salvador looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvador works to advance to full mount. Senior defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Senior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Senior is trying to control but can't.
Senior actively working from the bottom here.
Salvador trying to control the action but Senior is working from the bottom.
Salvador is looking to advance position but Senior won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvador wants to work for an arm triangle but Senior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvador in particular looking to stall.
Salvador tries to pass the half guard into mount. Senior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvador seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Senior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Salvador eventually gives up the hold.
Salvador is trying to control. Senior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador trying to pass the guard but Senior defending well.
Senior actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Senior tries for a takedown but Salvador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Senior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Senior wants to counter with a clinch but Salvador pushes him away.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Salvador digs a good body shot into Senior's ribs.
Senior avoids the head kick by Salvador.
Bibiano Salvador is winning the standup battle so far.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Senior is out of range.
Salvador scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Senior wants to control but Salvador postures up.
Bibiano Salvador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Senior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salvador wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Senior, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador wants to control but Senior is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Salvador's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Senior tries to buck Salvador off but Salvador is having none of it.
Salvador is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvador moves into full mount!
Salvador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Senior is controlling an arm, preventing Salvador from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Senior rolls, trying to escape but Salvador keeps control of the position.
Salvador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?
Salvador is persistently looking for the submission but Senior is defending it well.
Senior is trying to break free.
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvador gets his way!
Senior defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salvador will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salvador is looking for the choke from the back position but Senior is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Salvador looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Senior is really stuck here.
Salvador biding his time, controlling Senior.
Senior is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Salvador controlling the positon.
Salvador is hanging on to Senior's back as he tries to escape.
Salvador has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Salvador gets his way!
Salvador controlling from the back.
Senior showing good submission defense here.
Salvador tries to keep control of the position but Senior is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Salvador is trying to stick to Senior's back but Senior is turning into Salvador. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salvador's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Senior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior advances to half guard.
Salvador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salvador.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibiano Salvador dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Salvador. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
Salvador wants to clinch.
Senior tries a quick counter leg kick but Salvador is wise to it.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but Salvador shows good takedown defense.
Salvador tries to counter with a takedown but Senior is quick to defend against it.
Senior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salvador changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salvador throws a head kick but Senior moves out of range.
Salvador throws a front kick aimed at Senior's knee but Senior avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Senior's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice straight punches there by Salvador. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salvador swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvador swivels and escapes.
Salvador feinted with a counter takedown.
Bibiano Salvador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Salvador gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvador controlling from side mount.
Salvador trying to control the action but Senior is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senior is not content to let Salvador control the position.
Senior seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvador dominates the positioning.
Senior prevents Salvador from moving into mount.
Senior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salvador trying to mount his opponent but Senior defends it.
Senior is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Senior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvador is trying to control. Senior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvador looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salvador seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salvador pulls his head out easily.
Senior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Salvador seems content to control.
Senior looking for submissions off his back.
Salvador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Salvador eventually gives up the hold.
Senior actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Senior!
Salvador is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Senior has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Salvador controlling from the full mount.
Salvador fails to move to back control.
Salvador controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior tries to hold on but Salvador postures up.
Senior has given up his back.
Salvador has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Senior has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Salvador keeps control of the position easily here as Senior tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador has the hooks in. Senior is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Junior Senior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bibiano Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvador doesn't have the hooks in and Senior manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibiano Salvador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salvador 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibiano Salvador!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lopaka Tanaka (ranked 3070 p4p, 2038 weight class) and Jism Facial (ranked 401 p4p, 267 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lopaka Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jism Facial!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Facial moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Facial.
Facial misses with a punch to the body.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Facial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Facial digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tanaka is trying to break free.
Tanaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Facial has double underhooks.
Facial misses with some punches.
Facial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Nice body punch from Facial - that landed with a thud.
Facial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Facial has the dominant position.
Facial lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
Facial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Facial scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Facial makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Facial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Facial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Facial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Facial is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Facial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Facial lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Facial.
Facial works on Tanaka's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Facial misses with a body punch.
Facial lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Facial on the inside.
Facial pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Facial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
A short right from Facial.
Facial misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Facial lands with a light punch inside.
Tanaka breaks the clinch.
Facial throws a monster overhand right that drops Tanaka! Facial follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jism Facial!
An out of breath Jism Facial thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 1643 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Maksud Magomedov (ranked 192 p4p, 120 weight class). The key to victory for Bjorn Olafsson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksud Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Olafsson.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olafsson connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Olafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
We've been hearing reports that Olafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olafsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olafsson's guard.
Olafsson looking to control.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Olafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Olafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Olafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Olafsson keeps moving.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Olafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Olafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olafsson is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov distracts Olafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olafsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magomedov is thwarting Olafsson's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Olafsson.
Magomedov pushing down on Olafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maksud Magomedov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Olafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Olafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Olafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olafsson throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Olafsson.
Magomedov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olafsson's waist but Olafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Bjorn Olafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksud Magomedov.
The crowd cheers as Olafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Olafsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olafsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
Olafsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olafsson but Olafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Olafsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Olafsson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olafsson is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Olafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olafsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Olafsson wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him!
Maksud Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Olafsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magomedov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Olafsson covers up after that shot from Magomedov.
Olafsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Olafsson.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Olafsson from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Magomedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magomedov cracks Olafsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Magomedov cracks Olafsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomedov with the ground and pound from mount.
Magomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Olafsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magomedov is landing with some decent strikes but Olafsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Olafsson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Olafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Olafsson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Magomedov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
Maksud Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Morrison (ranked 917 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 112 p4p, 141 weight class). 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
We've been told by Morrison's head coaches at No Stepchild - No Entrance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Morrison counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Morrison lands a body shot.
A short left from Morrison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Williams is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrison as he avoids it easily.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Richard Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams with the counter takedown but Morrison avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Morrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Morrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Morrison!
Williams working for a triangle but Morrison defends it easily.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morrison is aware though and is defending well.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison 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.
Williams keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison 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.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Morrison, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richard Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Morrison misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Morrison slips a jab from Williams.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morrison defends it well.
Morrison tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Williams lands a body shot.
Morrison tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Morrison seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Morrison lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Morrison blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
As Williams backs away, Morrison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Williams misses with an uppercut
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back 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!
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Morrison!
A victorious Richard Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Barnes (ranked 635 p4p, 1200 weight class) and Douglas Cardozo (ranked 92 p4p, 173 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Exterminate. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cardozo's choice of entrance music: DMX - Lord Give Me A Sign. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Cardozo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Cardozo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cardozo moves into full mount!
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cardozo.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Cardozo controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Cardozo passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardozo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardozo's back!
I really don't envy Cardozo right now.
Cardozo is still trying to improve position.
Cardozo staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
Cardozo is taking damage to the body and head.
Cardozo trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cardozo is trying to remain composed but Barnes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cardozo just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can Cardozo escape?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardozo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnes's guard. Nice work there by Cardozo.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Cardozo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Cardozo stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Cardozo keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cardozo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Cardozo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Cardozo has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Cardozo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Cardozo is very close to passing his half guard.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cardozo trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes throws a leg kick but Cardozo moved away.
Cardozo walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardozo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardozo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Cardozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Cardozo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Cardozo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cardozo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cardozo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Douglas Cardozo 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.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Cardozo misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardozo is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes manages to pull guard.
Cardozo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Cardozo is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass.
Cardozo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Cardozo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Cardozo has passed into half guard.
Cardozo wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Cardozo looking for a submission but Barnes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cardozo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Cardozo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo preventing the sweep.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Cardozo from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cardozo tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Cardozo 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cardozo or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardozo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardozo shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
No luck for Cardozo with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Cardozo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes gets caught napping as Cardozo dives in and scores a takedown. Barnes manages to retain guard.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pulls Cardozo in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardozo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes working for a triangle but Cardozo defends it easily.
Barnes controls Cardozo momentarily but Cardozo frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cardozo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cardozo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cardozo dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Cardozo's head and hops out.
Cardozo defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Cardozo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barnes smiles and moves away.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardozo.
Cardozo shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardozo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cardozo off to one side.
Eric Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Cardozo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardozo shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Cardozo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes has Cardozo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardozo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnes scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Cardozo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cardozo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cardozo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes cracks Cardozo with a big right hand but Cardozo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardozo keeps working.
Cardozo is looking for a sweep.
Cardozo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Cardozo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cardozo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cardozo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cardozo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Eric Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardozo is looking for a kimura here.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes won't allow Cardozo to pass to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to roll over but Cardozo keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo postures up.
Cardozo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to roll over but Cardozo keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Cardozo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barnes!
Barnes can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo controlling from the full mount.
Barnes stops Cardozo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cardozo tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Cardozo moves to the back position.
Cardozo tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cardozo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cardozo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardozo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardozo can do to turn this around?
Cardozo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Cardozo ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes prevents Cardozo from improving his position.
Cardozo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cardozo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cardozo is proving hard to escape from.
Cardozo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is in close to Cardozo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardozo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardozo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardozo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Cardozo's legs - danger averted.
Cardozo wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Cardozo keeps moving.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cardozo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Cardozo taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Cardozo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Cardozo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cardozo.
Cardozo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardozo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardozo, not yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes controls Cardozo momentarily but Cardozo frees himself.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Cardozo controlling him for the moment.
Cardozo forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardozo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes had his way with Douglas Cardozo in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cardozo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes throws Cardozo to one side and escapes!
Cardozo swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Cardozo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Cardozo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardozo feints the counter takedown.
Cardozo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cardozo is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Cardozo on that attempt.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardozo. Cardozo gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardozo.
Eric Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Cardozo.
Cardozo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardozo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cardozo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cardozo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Cardozo is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cardozo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Cardozo tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Cardozo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes wants to stand but Cardozo has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardozo tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the action but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Cardozo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Douglas Cardozo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardozo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardozo has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Cardozo.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardozo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cardozo's head.
Cardozo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnes trying to control but Cardozo is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Eric Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Torres (ranked 60 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Buster Gruff (ranked 8 p4p, 132 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Gruff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruff takes one on the button.
It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
Gruff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres defending well as Gruff loads up on a big left hand.
Torres misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Gruff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooh!!! Torres has knocked Gruff down with a huge combo! Torres steps away and waves a wobbly Gruff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gruff has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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RATING
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