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FURY 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martell Hennessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martell Hennessey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennessey rushes Bulldog and presses him up against the cage.
Bulldog could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hennessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hennessey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hennessey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hennessey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hennessey wants it to stay on the feet.
Hennessey pushes Bulldog up against the cage in a clinch.
Hennessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hennessey tries to clinch but Bulldog is having none of it.
Bulldog tries to keep at a distance but Hennessey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulldog tries to pull guard but Hennessey holds him up against the cage and eventually Bulldog drops back down to his feet.
Bulldog fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Bulldog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hennessey.
Bulldog jumps guard but Hennessey stands there with Bulldog around his waist. Bulldog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hennessey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulldog backwards.
Hennessey breaks from the clinch.
Hennessey closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hennessey.
Bulldog can't get the takedown.
Bulldog fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennessey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bulldog.
Hennessey breaks the clinch.
Hennessey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hennessey has Bulldog up against the cage in a clinch.
Hennessey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Jeff Bulldog has been cut.
Bulldog goes for a takedown attempt but Hennessey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hennessey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bulldog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hennessey throws a nice looking combination but Bulldog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hennessey rushes Bulldog and presses him up against the cage.
Bulldog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hennessey prevents it.
Hennessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hennessey is looking to clinch but Bulldog is avoiding it.
Hennessey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hennessey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennessey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hennessey works over Bulldog's head and body with a nice combination.
Hennessey fails to land with a series of punches.
Hennessey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulldog jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hennessey walks away with a smile on his face. Bulldog gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennessey misses with a few strikes there.
Hennessey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hennessey postures up.
Hennessey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bulldog is trying to keep Hennessey in close.
Bulldog looking to control but Hennessey passes into half guard.
Hennessey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bulldog is not content to let Hennessey control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog is trying to stand up here but Hennessey is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulldog trying to hold on to Hennessey's head to control him but Hennessey postures up.
Hennessey decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bulldog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bulldog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hennessey misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martell Hennessey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bulldog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hennessey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jeff Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hennessey closes the distance and clinches.
Hennessey jumps into guard, dragging Bulldog to the mat.
Bulldog working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulldog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hennessey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bulldog, into his guard.
Martell Hennessey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bulldog is looking for a triangle but Hennessey pushes his legs off easily.
Bulldog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulldog keeping full guard, as Hennessey tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hennessey escapes and throws Bulldog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hennessey gets to mount! Bulldog was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hennessey content just to control the position here.
Bulldog looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hennessey has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulldog tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martell Hennessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hennessey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martell Hennessey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relen Tless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
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, Relen Tless!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tless closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tless tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tless lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tless is working Lesnar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tless has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep.
Tless controlling from side mount.
Lesnar struggling a bit here.
Tless misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lesnar is being controlled here.
Lesnar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lesnar is looking to regain half guard here but Tless keeps moving and retains side control.
Tless working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tless tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
Tless is chipping away with strikes.
Tless in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lesnar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Relen Tless!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Arab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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190 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osama Arab!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orpik.
Osama Arab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Orpik with that takedown attempt.
Arab looks to land a combination but Orpik avoids it well.
Arab slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orpik scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orpik looks to land a strike but Arab avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Orpik prevents Arab from getting back to his feet.
Orpik postures up in Arab's guard and throws a big left but Arab blocks it.
Orpik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arab looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arab looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arab!
Orpik gets back to half guard.
Orpik is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik trying to control but Arab postures up.
Arab seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Orpik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orpik is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Orpik controls the position.
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.
Orpik tries to hold on but Arab postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orpik is trying to escape the mount.
Arab is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Arab throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jason Orpik has been cut.
Arab stuffs the takedown attempt from Orpik. Orpik gets slowly back to his feet.
Arab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orpik circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Arab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Orpik's cut.
That's time! Orpik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arab scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orpik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arab cracks Orpik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arab gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orpik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Orpik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orpik wants to control from the top but Arab keeps moving.
Orpik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orpik wants to control from the top but Arab keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Orpik.
Arab misses with the combination.
Arab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arab digs a good hook to Orpik's body.
Arab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik walks into a straight right hand from Arab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Arab, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orpik takes one to the side of the head.
Orpik dodges the punch combination from Arab.
Arab is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orpik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Arab does no damage.
Arab lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orpik circles away quickly and effectively.
Arab misses with a wild combination.
Arab scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Arab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orpik doesn't seem phased though.
Arab scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Arab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Orpik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Arab connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orpik momentarily.
Arab lands a jab.
Orpik moves forwards but Arab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Orpik or perhaps it was just good defense by Arab which made him look bad.
Arab's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arab duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Arab. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arab.
Arab throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Orpik colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Arab as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Orpik is left battered and dazed whilst Arab and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Arab!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tony Duarte enters the cage!
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duarte.
Duarte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Born.
A decent looking cross lands there for Born.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Born misses with a series of wild punches.
Duarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Duarte tries to close the distance and clinch but Born swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duarte walks into a straight right hand from Born.
Duarte drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Born works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duarte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Born is looking to stand up but Duarte isn't so interested in that idea.
Duarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Born blocks nicely.
Duarte thows a big elbow that misses.
Duarte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duarte working the head and body with strikes.
Duarte wants to take a breather but Born is having none of it.
Born keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Born pushes Duarte off looking to stand but Duarte dives back in and keeps control.
Duarte throwing shots but Born is blocking nicely.
Duarte with the ground and pound but Born uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Born pushes Duarte off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Duarte walks into a stiff left hand from Born.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte shoots in for a double leg but Born sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Born lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Born scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Born.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but Born shows good takedown defense.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Born stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duarte.
Born is working the combinations to good effect here.
Born is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Born throws a series of punches but Duarte moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Born.
Born lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Duarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Born in the body.
Alex Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Born. No joy for Duarte on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duarte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Born on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duarte. Duarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Born throws a series of strikes that have Duarte backpedaling.
Duarte is looking to clinch but Born is avoiding it.
Duarte shoots in and drives through. Born sprawls well.
Duarte closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Born did well to prevent Duarte getting side control.
Duarte winds up and cracks Born with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Duarte trying to control the action but Born is working from the bottom.
Duarte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Born defending well though.
Born keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte tries to pass to full mount but Born defends it.
Born is looking to escape.
Duarte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Born pushes Duarte off looking to stand but Duarte dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duarte.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Duarte throws a leg kick which misses Born's front leg but catches the back leg as Born tries to avoid it.
Alex Born is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duarte throws a head kick but Born moves out of range.
Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Born keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Born throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Born misses with the combination.
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Duarte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duarte stops Born from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Born tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Duarte manages to move to mount!
Duarte dominating with strikes here.
Duarte in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Duarte with the ground and pound from mount.
Duarte lands a big shot there that rocks Born but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Duarte putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duarte lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Born taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte wants to control the pace but Born is squirming around nicely.
Born taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duarte 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Born displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duarte.
Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Born misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duarte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Born is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duarte throwing shots but Born is blocking nicely.
Born tries to kick Duarte off but Duarte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Duarte connects with a nice short shot to Born's temple.
Born looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duarte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tony Duarte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duarte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Born looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Born throws a series of punches but Duarte moves out of range.
Born misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Duarte.
Duarte thows a body kick. Born tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown. Born tries to sprawl out of it but Duarte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Born manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte misses with a takedown attempt - Born sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duarte.
Duarte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Born avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Born throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duarte.
Duarte has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duarte.
Born throws a right and a left that Duarte avoids nicely.
Duarte thumps Born with a low kick.
Duarte tries to clinch up.
Duarte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Born swivels and escapes.
Born scores with a hook to the body. Duarte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Born goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tony Duarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Born fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
Duarte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Born to the mat! Born manages to get full guard.
Tony Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duarte is looking to work some ground and pound but Born has wrist control.
Alex Born has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte is working Born over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Duarte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duarte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duarte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Samambaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Samambaia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernard Hopkins's chin.
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Samambaia!
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, Bernard Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samambaia fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins cracks Samambaia with an open hand slap.
It looks like Fernando Samambaia has been cut.
Hopkins throws a head kick but Samambaia moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Samambaia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samambaia misses with a takedown attempt - Hopkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samambaia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Samambaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samambaia shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Samambaia misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samambaia. Samambaia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samambaia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Samambaia or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins which made him look bad.
Hopkins scores with a one two! Samambaia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Samambaia is breathing heavily.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Samambaia avoids nicely.
Samambaia misses with a low kick.
Samambaia tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Samambaia moves out of range.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hopkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Samambaia's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samambaia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samambaia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samambaia.
Samambaia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hopkins. Samambaia shrugs it off though.
Samambaia slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
Samambaia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samambaia ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
Hopkins with a hook.
Samambaia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopkins clobbers Samambaia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fernando Samambaia's cut is getting worse.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hopkins jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Samambaia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopkins drops Samambaia with a beautiful combination! Samambaia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hopkins is looking for the KO!
Samambaia is rocked!
Fernando Samambaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samambaia throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Samambaia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samambaia walks straight into a right hand from Hopkins - that's dropped him! Hopkins jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Samambaia from any more punishment! Samambaia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernard Hopkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Stratto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sonofabeetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonofabeetch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the theme from the x files. 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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236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Stratto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Sonofabeetch!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonofabeetch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sonofabeetch passes Stratto Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sonofabeetch seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stratto Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Sonofabeetch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ned Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashmallim Zadkiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ned Waters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hashmallim Zadkiel's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashmallim Zadkiel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zadkiel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zadkiel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zadkiel throws an overhand right that has Waters reeling! Zadkiel follows up with more punches and Waters is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hashmallim Zadkiel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simo Hayha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and super mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hayha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabaton - White Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Hayha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, super mario!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mario takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayha throws out a powerful jab.
Hayha misses with a two punch combination.
Hayha slaps away a takedown attempt from mario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simo Hayha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hayha!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayha moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! mario goes down! Can Hayha finish him!?
mario is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mario lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hayha!
mario is trying to take his opponent's back.
mario looking to control but Hayha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mario prevents Hayha from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hayha gets back to half guard.
mario is thwarting Hayha's attempts to control the position.
Hayha is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
mario is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
mario looks gassed!
Hayha is looking to improve his position.
mario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
mario wants to stand up but Hayha manages to regain full guard.
Hayha working for a triangle but mario defends it easily.
Hayha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hayha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mario gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayha has his foot on mario's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mario works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Hayha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hayha lands with a straight right. mario didn't see that one coming.
Hayha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hayha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hayha lands a nice hook to mario's body. mario takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
mario shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayha cracks mario with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
mario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
mario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Hayha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayha lands a really nice looking cross but mario seems unphased.
mario is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hayha with a nice cross.
Hayha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha lunges at mario with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by mario's hand.
Hayha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayha.
mario is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayha finish him?
Hayha lands a nice shot to the body.
mario seems to have recovered his senses.
Hayha lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simo Hayha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hayha lands a nice hook to mario's body. mario takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayha scores with a one two! mario had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayha throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mario misses with a head kick.
Hayha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that mario can do to turn this around?
Hayha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simo Hayha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from mario is defended easily by Hayha.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of super mario.
Hayha connects with a body shot.
Hayha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hayha scores with a jab.
Hayha lunges at mario with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by mario's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. mario looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simo Hayha is winning the standup battle so far.
mario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayha's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Hayha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hayha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of mario's head.
Hayha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mario throws a leg kick but Hayha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayha scores with a nice strike.
mario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
mario takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Hayha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayha connects with a right hand. mario shakes it off.
Hayha works over mario's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayha scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from mario.
mario shoots for a takedown but Hayha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simo Hayha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of super mario.
mario takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hayha lands a two punch combo.
mario has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hayha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayha lands with a nice body punch.
Hayha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
mario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayha swivels and escapes.
mario takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from mario.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayha stuffs the takedown attempt from mario. mario gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Hayha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayha 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Hayha!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Makke on mies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wanderlei Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorgen Jonsson's chin.
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22
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorgen Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Jonsson moved away.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jonsson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jonsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonsson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Jonsson stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonsson is controlling him.
Jonsson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jonsson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jonsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jonsson stops Silva from standing up.
Jonsson passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jonsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonsson winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jonsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jonsson.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jonsson is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jonsson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is staying active underneath Jonsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jonsson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jonsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva looks to land a combination but Jonsson avoids it well.
Jonsson shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wanderlei Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Jonsson.
Jonsson shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Jonsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Jonsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonsson lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jonsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Jonsson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jonsson clinches up against the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Jonsson dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva looks for the body kick but Jonsson saw that one coming.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jonsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.
Jonsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Jonsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Jonsson controlling his opponent.
Jonsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jonsson breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jonsson landing shots from mount.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Jonsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Jonsson is out of range.
Jonsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Nice strikes from Jonsson there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jonsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Jonsson throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jorgen Jonsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Jonsson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jonsson working the head with strikes.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
Jonsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jonsson trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jonsson connects with a decent elbow.
Silva tries to escape but Jonsson is in control.
Jonsson is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jonsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jonsson lands an elbow.
Jonsson landing a few strikes.
Jonsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonsson controls the position from side control.
Jonsson lands some shots froms side control.
Jonsson lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jonsson slows the pace down.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Jonsson's head but Jonsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jonsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Jonsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Jonsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Jonsson persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Jonsson is controlling him
Jonsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jonsson lands a nice short elbow.
Silva is not content to let Jonsson control the position.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonsson is controlling the pace.
Silva is looking to escape.
Jonsson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jonsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jonsson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Jonsson trying to control the pace.
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonsson lands strikes from half guard.
Jonsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jonsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonsson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jonsson wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Jonsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorgen Jonsson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jonsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Jonsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jonsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jonsson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Jonsson sits in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Jonsson is controlling him well.
Jonsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson prevents Silva from standing back up.
Jonsson 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.
Jonsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonsson working the head and body with strikes.
Jonsson is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jonsson 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.
Jonsson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Jonsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Jonsson is controlling him
Jonsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Jonsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wanderlei Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonsson working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jonsson controlling the action here.
Jorgen Jonsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jonsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Jonsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonsson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 43:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 43:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Jonsson!
Jorgen Jonsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise - Refused. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Lynch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walters throws a hook but Lynch blocks it.
Walters jabs Lynch right on the nose. Lynch blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Nathan Lynch has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Walters scores with a four punch combination!
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Walters.
Lynch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Walters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lynch has time to react.
Nathan Lynch's cut is getting worse.
Walters lands a big right hand that sends Lynch crashing to the mat! Walters stays standing though and waves Lynch back to his feet!
Walters lands a big uppercut and Lynch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lynch looks OK. Walters waves Lynch back to his feet!
Lynch is rocked!
Walters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walters wants it to stay on the feet.
Walters lands with a right that hurts Lynch. Lynch looks to clinch but Walters throws a short knee that drops Lynch. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters is the new middleweight champion!
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