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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alberto tries to avoid it but Demon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alberto to the ground. Alberto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demon tries to score with a low kick but Alberto moves his leg out of the way.
Carlos Alberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberto tries to move into range but Demon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alberto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alberto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demon's waist but Demon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alberto off to one side.
Alberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alberto looks gassed!
Demon works over Alberto's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Carlos Alberto has been cut.
Demon throws a right hand that Alberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Alberto also avoids with ease.
Demon checks a low kick from Alberto.
Demon tries for a takedown but Alberto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alberto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Demon has his feet on Alberto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Demon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alberto pinned against the cage. Alberto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Demon shoots for a takedown but Alberto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demon misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alberto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demon somewhat.
Alberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Demon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alberto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alberto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Demon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demon moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Demon scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon shoots in but no luck this time.
Demon shoots in but no luck this time.
Demon scores with a kick to the body.
Alberto wants to clinch up but Demon keeps it at a distance.
Demon works over Alberto's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Demon.
Demon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alberto circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Demon scores with a four punch combination!
Demon lands a two punch combo.
Demon stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Demon.
Danga de danga de dang - Demon scores with a four punch combination!
Demon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demon lands a jab-cross combination.
Demon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alberto avoids it really well and circles away.
Alberto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alberto wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Alberto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alberto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Demon can pounce on him.
Alberto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Demon does no damage.
No luck for Demon with that takedown attempt.
Demon moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demon wants to clinch.
Alberto is breathing heavily.
Demon scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alberto as he jumps to the side.
Alberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demon shoots in for a takedown but Alberto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demon wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
Demon tries to clinch up but Alberto circles away and keeps his distance.
Demon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alberto dodges the punch combination from Demon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Demon tries to clinch up.
Demon moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Alberto fails to land the takedown.
Demon misses with a series of wild punches.
Alberto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demon lands with a nice combination. Alberto backs away looking to recover.
Demon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alberto's waist but Alberto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demon off to one side.
Jin Demon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jin Demon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demon tries to clinch up.
Demon misses with a takedown attempt - Alberto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alberto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demon has his takedown stuffed
and Alberto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demon trying to hold on to Alberto's head to control him but Alberto postures up.
Demon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon tries to kick Alberto off but Alberto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Demon is trying to maintain the position but Alberto is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Demon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jin Demon just wasn't active enough.
Demon throws a series of punches but Alberto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Demon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Alberto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Demon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Demon.
A nice combination there by Demon.
Alberto is rocked!
That has opened up Carlos Alberto's cut even more.
Demon tries to clinch there but Alberto circles away.
Demon connects with a right hand. Alberto shakes it off.
Demon throws a nice looking combination but Alberto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alberto is still on wobbly legs! Can Demon finish him?
Demon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Demon is looking to clinch but Alberto is avoiding it.
Demon misses with a double jab.
Alberto seems to have recovered his senses.
Demon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon shoots in looking for a takedown. Alberto tries to sprawl out of it but Demon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alberto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demon throws a one two combo.
Demon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alberto.
Demon thuds a left hand into Alberto's body.
Demon scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demon misses with a double jab.
Demon throws a series of strikes that have Alberto backpedaling.
Alberto moves out of range of the body kick from Demon.
Alberto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Demon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Demon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alberto moves out of range of the body kick.
Demon tries to clinch but Alberto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Demon.
The cut above Carlos Alberto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demon lands a jab-cross combination.
Demon wants to land a leg kick but Alberto is out of range.
Demon throws a low kick but Alberto avoids it.
Demon shoots in but Alberto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Demon closes the distance and clinches up with Alberto, looking for a takedown. Demon pushes Alberto against the cage but Alberto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alberto moves out of range of the body kick from Demon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alberto. Alberto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alberto swivels and escapes.
Demon swinging wildly here.
Alberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demon scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlos Alberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Demon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alberto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Demon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Demon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Imma Tester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Imma Tester has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imma Tester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDowell slips a straight right by Tester.
Tester throws a head kick that misses.
MacDowell blocks a leg kick.
MacDowell blocks a head kick by Tester.
Tester throws a sloppy head kick and MacDowell moves out of range easily.
MacDowell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacDowell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacDowell lands strikes from half guard.
MacDowell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tester is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDowell working Tester over with strikes.
MacDowell prevents Tester from standing back up.
MacDowell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacDowell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tester defends it well.
MacDowell slips a nice elbow through Tester's hands, connecting with Tester's forehead.
Tester is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell working over Tester with some ground and pound. Tester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Tester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDowell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacDowell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MacDowell is trying to control. Tester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacDowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDowell scores with a big shot! Tester's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Tester! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas MacDowell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rice Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgaar has chosen Undead as his entrance music. Frankie Edgaar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rice Boyd!
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, Frankie Edgaar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgaar as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Edgaar.
Boyd lands with a nice combination. Edgaar backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Frankie Edgaar has been cut.
Boyd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edgaar's calf.
Edgaar punishes Boyd's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyd loads up on a big right hand but Edgaar slips the punch.
Boyd looks to throw the jab but Edgaar is out of range.
Boyd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgaar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boyd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edgaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edgaar looks gassed!
Edgaar is looking for a triangle but Boyd pushes his legs off easily.
Boyd distracts Edgaar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boyd forces his way into half guard.
Boyd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgaar has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgaar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Boyd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boyd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyd is working for a submission of some sort.
Boyd seems to be looking for submissions.
Boyd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd is thwarting Edgaar's attempts to control the position.
Boyd lands with a punch from half guard.
Boyd maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Edgaar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boyd has cracked it and Edgaar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boyd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rice Boyd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Memphis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Memphis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Memphis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tribbett takes a step back to recover.
Tribbett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Memphis as he avoids it easily.
Tribbett shoots in looking for a takedown. Memphis tries to sprawl out of it but Tribbett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Memphis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Memphis lands a head kick. Tribbett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Memphis connects with a body shot.
Memphis stuffs the takedown.
Rock Memphis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Tribbett.
A lazy body kick from Tribbett
and Memphis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tribbett darts in and clinches Memphis up against the cage.
Memphis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Memphis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tribbett at a distance.
Memphis throws a head kick that Tribbett semi-blocks.
Tribbett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Memphis's waist but Memphis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tribbett off to one side.
Memphis lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Memphis lands a slapping body shot.
Memphis lands a high kick!
Tribbett throws a sloppy body shot
and Memphis counters with a solid body kick.
Tribbett looks gassed!
No joy there for Memphis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Memphis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Memphis lands a head kick. Tribbett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Memphis throws a right and a left that Tribbett avoids nicely.
Memphis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Memphis lands a two punch combo.
Memphis looks to land a combination but Tribbett avoids it well.
Tribbett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribbett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Memphis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tribbett.
Memphis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Memphis - just one landing.
Memphis thuds a left hand into Tribbett's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memphis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Memphis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Memphis.
Memphis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock Memphis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Memphis scoring well with a low kick there.
Memphis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Memphis throws out a powerful jab.
Memphis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Memphis lands a lovely overhand right.
Memphis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Memphis connects with a body shot.
Memphis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribbett will feel that in the morning.
Memphis is looking to wear down Tribbett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab from Memphis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memphis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Memphis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Memphis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Memphis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribbett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Memphis.
Memphis lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Tribbett misses
and Memphis counters with a three punch combo that has Tribbett backing up. Tribbett nods at Memphis to acknowledge the strikes.
Memphis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Memphis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Memphis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Memphis.
Memphis connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Memphis.
Memphis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Memphis works over Tribbett's head and body with a nice combination.
Memphis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Memphis both land. Nice combination.
Tribbett is rocked!
Memphis connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Tribbett tumbling to the canvas! Memphis pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Tribbett was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Memphis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out - Bobby Light. Bell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Almost Famous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Niko Reynolds has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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224 lbs
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212 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bell is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Bell blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Bell throws a one two combo.
Bell feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell tries to score with a low kick but Reynolds moves his leg out of the way.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Bell wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bell lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to sprawl but Bell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bell with the ground and pound but Reynolds uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reynolds is proving hard to escape from.
Bell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
Bell wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Bell content to stall in guard here.
Bell wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Reynolds thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bell misses with a combination
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archie Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bell can pounce on him.
Reynolds tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bell stands up.
Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand but Reynolds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!
Bell keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Decent striking displayed by Bell there.
Bell throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Bell throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Bell's corner calls for a 1-2. Bell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bell misses with the combination.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bell thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Bell.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Bell. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bell lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Bell. Beautiful body shot.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Bell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynolds kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Bell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Bell decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell thuds his right hand into Reynolds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bell scores with a one two! Reynolds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bell throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds manages to pull guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bell seems to have locked his on tight now - Reynolds screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bell, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Archie Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Barkas has chosen Civil war as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barkas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith works the jab nicely.
It looks like Hannibal Barkas has been cut.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barkas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith scores with a jab. Barkas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkas loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Barkas lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkas misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith drives through and clinches with Barkas against the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Barkas.
Smith lands a right hand.
Barkas lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkas controls his hands.
Barkas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith tries a body shot but Barkas blocks it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkas.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Barkas looks gassed!
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith pushes Barkas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith is looking to control Barkas's arms but Barkas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Hannibal Barkas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Hannibal Barkas's cut even more.
Smith scores with a takedown into Barkas's guard.
Barkas has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith stands up from Barkas's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkas throws out the jab.
Barkas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith tests Barkas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Barkas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barkas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barkas.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barkas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkas backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Barkas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkas backwards.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkas backwards.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Barkas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkas works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkas throws an elbow that misses.
Barkas misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith is leaning against Barkas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Barkas looking for a takedown.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Barkas to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkas.
Barkas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith cracks Barkas with a nice body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkas won't allow it.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barkas's head.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Barkas improves position.
Smith seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Barkas is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A short uppercut from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith works over Barkas's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith swings for the body but Barkas moves out of range.
Barkas has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Barkas pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barkas blocking some punches.
Barkas lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Barkas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A short right from Barkas on the inside.
Barkas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barkas obliges.
Barkas lands a shoulder strike.
Barkas effectively controlling the action here.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkas lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Barkas.
Barkas lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Barkas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkas trying to land knees to the body.
Barkas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Barkas is controlling him.
Smith tries to stall but Barkas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkas.
Smith tries a body shot but Barkas blocks it.
Barkas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkas lands with a right to the head.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Barkas.
Nice elbow from Barkas.
Barkas trying to land knees to the body.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Barkas lands with a right to the head.
Barkas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkas backwards.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Barkas.
Barkas is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barkas lands a shoulder strike.
Barkas lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Barkas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barkas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkas lands an elbow inside.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkas.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkas looking to stall.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Barkas has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barkas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michael Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Barkas.
Barkas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Barkas controls the action.
Barkas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barkas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkas backwards.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barkas's head.
A body shot lands from Barkas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Barkas.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Barkas avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Barkas misses with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith tries to stall but Barkas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barkas scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkas.
Smith pushes Barkas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkas is trying to stall.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Barkas.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Barkas tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkas.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barkas working the head and body with strikes.
Barkas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barkas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barkas works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barkas controls his leg.
Barkas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith connects with a right hand. Barkas shakes it off.
Barkas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Barkas throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Barkas.
Barkas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkas misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A big right from Barkas misses.
Smith thuds his right hand into Barkas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkas shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barkas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith jabs at Barkas's body.
Barkas misses with a hook.
Smith punishes Barkas's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barkas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Barkas's guard.
Barkas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Barkas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkas throwing strikes but missing.
Barkas wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Barkasis looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barkas, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barkas!
Barkas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barkas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Barkas's guard.
Barkas wriggles free and stands up.
Michael Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to clinch but Barkas is having none of it.
Barkas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Hannibal Barkas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barkas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith pushes Barkas up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkas tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith is working Barkas over against the cage.
Barkas lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith tries a body shot but Barkas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some punches.
Barkas lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Barkas lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Barkas to work.
Barkas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smith.
A nice left hand lands by Barkas.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Barkas stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Barkas takes a shot to the head.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkas lands a nice elbow.
Barkas wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkas lands a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vitor belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by orion. 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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194 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, vitor belfort!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
belfort looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
belfort throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
It looks like vitor belfort has been cut.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from belfort.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around belfort's waist but belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
belfort misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. belfort is lucky that one didn't land flush.
belfort throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from belfort.
belfort throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
belfort throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
vitor belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
belfort throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in but belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
vitor belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from belfort misses.
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort misses with a wild combination.
belfort lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
belfort throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
belfort is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
belfort looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
belfort works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
belfort wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
belfort kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts belfort as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but belfort shows good takedown defense.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from belfort.
belfort pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
belfort is working the combinations to good effect here.
belfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
belfort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but belfort manages to avoid it.
belfort throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from belfort.
belfort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
belfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
belfort throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. belfort sprawls well.
belfort scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
belfort swinging wildly here.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from belfort.
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
belfort misses with a few strikes there.
belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from belfort.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from belfort.
belfort misses with a low kick.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
belfort lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort connects with a nice looking jab.
belfort misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vitor belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on vitor belfort's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Royce Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
belfort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from belfort.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
belfort scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
belfort keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
belfort dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
belfort is trying to stand.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. belfort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
belfort kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from belfort.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
belfort is trying to stand.
belfort is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working for a kimura but belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is working for a kimura but belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
belfort is looking to escape.
belfort has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
belfort swinging wildly here.
Good work by belfort as he checks the leg kick.
belfort misses with a double jab.
Gracie looks for a takedown but belfort sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
belfort misses with a double jab.
belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
belfort throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
belfort scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie shoots in but belfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and belfort counters with a nice uppercut.
belfort throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
belfort misses with the combination.
belfort scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
belfort lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but belfort swivels and escapes.
belfort throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
belfort misses with a wild combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from belfort - that will leave a mark!
Some wild striking there from belfort.
belfort tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
belfort throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
belfort is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
belfort is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
belfort wants to get back to his feet but Gracie drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on vitor belfort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
belfort fails to land with a series of punches.
belfort scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from belfort, right into the meat.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
belfort is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
belfort is kicking away at Gracie from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Gracie grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with belfort trying to push Gracie off... belfort taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Royce Gracie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Warlord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is In The Morning. A fine choice. Cleon Warlord is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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224 lbs
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Warlord!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warlord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warlord wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Warlord throws a leg kick that misses.
Warlord throws a head kick that misses.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Warlord.
Warlord tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Warlord looks gassed!
Warlord misses with a head kick.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warlord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlord misses with a body kick.
Smith scores with a takedown into Warlord's guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Warlord for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Smith.
Warlord looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warlord. Warlord obviously looking to wear him down.
Warlord throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Warlord throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warlord doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warlord counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warlord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
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!
Warlord throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body kick.
Cleon Warlord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clobbers Warlord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith works Warlord's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Warlord is letting Smith control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warlord wants to get back to his feet.
Smith controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith thuds a left hand into Warlord's body.
Warlord misses with the body kick
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith works on Warlord's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warlord at a distance.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Warlord back into the cage.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warlord can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warlord or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Warlord is predictable there
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith prevents Warlord from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith presses Warlord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Warlord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Warlord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Warlord's ribcage. Warlord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith pushes Warlord back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warlord.
Smith lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warlord throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Warlord is trying to stand.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Warlord looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smith digs a right hand into Warlord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warlord's gas tank.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Warlord's ribcage.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Mike Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Warlord's ribcage. Warlord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith has Warlord pressed against the cage, preventing Warlord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Warlord backwards.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warlord.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Warlord managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Warlord is trying to break free.
Smith cracks Warlord with a nice body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Smith.
A body shot lands from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warlord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Warlord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Warlord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith thuds a left hand into Warlord's body.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warlord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Smith.
A short left from Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith gets through Warlord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith is working Warlord over against the cage.
Smith is pushing Warlord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith scores with a one two! Warlord had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith clearly takes 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.
Warlord connects with a high kick.
Smith blocks a jab.
Warlord misses with a leg kick
and Warlord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warlord takes a step back to recover.
Smith is looking to wear down Warlord with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Warlord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warlord misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Warlord 's knee.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Warlord quickly recovers to half guard.
Mike Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to control the pace.
Smith misses with a head shot. Warlord uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mike Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Warlord throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warlord will feel that in the morning.
Cleon Warlord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warlord moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warlord throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Warlord didn't expect that.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warlord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Warlord misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warlord can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warlord looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith gets to his feet. Warlord looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith had his way with Cleon Warlord in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a combination. Warlord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Warlord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warlord.
Warlord misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Warlord was not able to check.
Warlord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Warlord's guard.
Smith controlling from the top position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Warlord is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Warlord throws a leg kick
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Warlord working hard to break the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Warlord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Warlord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warlord.
Cleon Warlord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlord lands a head kick!
Warlord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Warlord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Warlord throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Warlord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warlord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith stuns Warlord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warlord takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warlord's efforts to push away.
Warlord is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Warlord is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warlord can't break the clinch.
Warlord tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Warlord using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warlord has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith has Warlord pressed against the cage, preventing Warlord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warlord trying to land knees to the body.
Warlord is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warlord has his back to the cage.
Warlord throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Warlord misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:41
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Smith!
Mike Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying O Leary's choice of entrance music: one day like this. Larry O Leary acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry O Leary!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Leary misses with a looping left.
Murray gets caught flat footed, as O Leary shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O Leary wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
O Leary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Leary is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but O Leary has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murray tries to get out of the position.
O Leary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murray is trying to stand back up but O Leary is controlling him
O Leary sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murray defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Leary is trying to control. Murray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, O Leary seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry O Leary.
O Leary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Leary forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
O Leary looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Leary looks gassed!
A head punch on the inside from O Leary fails to land.
O Leary has Murray pressed against the cage.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
O Leary takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murray landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Leary has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from O Leary.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Leary has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murray tries a body shot but O Leary blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray landing knees to the head.
O Leary goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Leary takes a shot to the head.
O Leary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by O Leary.
Murray misses with an elbow over the top.
Murray lands a knee to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by O Leary.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Leary has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Leary looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
O Leary blocks a body shot from Murray.
O Leary tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Leary lands with a left to the head.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but O Leary avoids the damage to the body.
O Leary blocking some punches.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Leary or not.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but O Leary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray gets through O Leary's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Leary on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray throws a front kick that sends O Leary stumbling back into the cage.
Murray throws a right and a left that O Leary avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a low kick as O Leary jumps back.
O Leary shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
O Leary moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from O Leary.
O Leary fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Murray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown by O Leary or perhaps it was just good defense by Murray which made him look bad.
O Leary moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Leary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Leary wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a good low kick that O Leary was not able to check.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Leary swinging wildly here.
O Leary is breathing heavily.
O Leary tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larry O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Leary throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray throws a low kick but O Leary moves out of range easily.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by O Leary - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at O Leary's knee but O Leary avoids it well.
O Leary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Leary is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
O Leary lands a jab.
It looks like Edwin Murray has been cut.
A left and a right from O Leary both land. Nice combination.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
enabling O Leary to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray tries to clinch but O Leary moves away
and O Leary counters with a nice body shot.
Murray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Leary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Leary misses the shot to the body.
Murray misses with a jab to the body
and O Leary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Leary tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Larry O Leary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray walks straight into a right hand from O Leary - that's dropped him! O Leary jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Murray from any more punishment! Murray 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 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Larry O Leary!
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