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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between duece delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). delta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For a few dollars more. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, duece delta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolf Kross!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from delta.
Kross fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. delta sprawls well initially but Kross persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
delta is looking to improve his position.
delta moves into full guard.
Kross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
delta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kross has picked delta up and slammed him! delta can't keep hold of the triangle and Kross manages to pass to side control!
Kross cracks delta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kross scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at delta to see if he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
delta wants to control but Kross postures up.
Kross working the head and body with strikes.
Kross cracks delta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Kross thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross scoring with punches and elbows.
delta is rocked!
Kross lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kross scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh delta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kross in side control lands a decent elbow.
delta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kross in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and delta looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kross turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolf Kross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey LeBraun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBraun kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is City After Dark. Punch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prodigy - Hot Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey LeBraun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBraun throws a jab but it's blocked by Punch.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBraun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeBraun ducks right into an uppercut from Punch.
Punch bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops LeBraun! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
LeBraun is rocked!
It looks like Mickey LeBraun has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBraun being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh LeBraun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punch works over LeBraun with some ground and pound from guard.
LeBraun seems to have got his legs back now.
Punch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Punch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fast Punch wasn't active enough on the ground.
LeBraun misses with a shot to the body
and Punch counters with a straight right hand.
Punch cracks LeBraun with an uppercut from hell and LeBraun crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Punch's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
LeBraun is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch stands and throws LeBraun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Punch slows the pace down.
I looks like Punch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Punch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punch tries to move into full mount but can't pass LeBraun's legs.
Punch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
LeBraun defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Punch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey LeBraun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice shot lands for Punch.
Punch scores with a decent looking hook.
Punch connects with a superb combination that knocks LeBraun out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Punch before he can land any more shots to the unconscious LeBraun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fast Punch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Quijivix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quijivix comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Quijivix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Quijivix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quijivix is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza is trying to control. Quijivix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza 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.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quijivix manages to get to full guard.
Quijivix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijivix keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quijivix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quijivix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quijivix pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quijivix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quijivix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Quijivix blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Quijivix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quijivix working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Quijivix blocks nicely.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Quijivix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Quijivix!
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza wants to stand but Quijivix is controlling the position.
Quijivix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quijivix has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Souza has his foot on Quijivix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quijivix works his way back into a safe position though.
Quijivix stops Souza from standing up.
Souza looks gassed!
Quijivix pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quijivix is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Quijivix is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix moves into full mount! Souza won't be happy about that!
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Quijivix looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souza trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quijivix is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Souza is surviving well by controlling Quijivix's body position as best he can.
Quijivix looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Quijivix working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilberto Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quijivix sprawls well. Quijivix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Quijivix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quijivix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quijivix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quijivix prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza has Quijivix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quijivix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miguel Quijivix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Souza.
A shot in the inside from Quijivix.
Nice body punch from Quijivix.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quijivix trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Quijivix is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quijivix misses with some punches.
Quijivix prevents a body shot from Souza.
Quijivix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quijivix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quijivix struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Quijivix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souzas head.
Quijivix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quijivix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Quijivix gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quijivix pulls guard successfully.
Souza cracks Quijivix with a solid left hand.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Quijivix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quijivix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Quijivix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Quijivix blocks nicely.
Quijivix has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quijivix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quijivix prevents Souza from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Quijivix.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quijivix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is looking to escape.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Quijivix is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quijivix stops Souza from getting back to his feet.
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.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Quijivix.
Quijivix prevents Souza from standing back up.
Quijivix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza kicks off Quijivix and gets to his feet.
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Souza lands some shots froms side control.
Souza throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Souza lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Souza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Souza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Quijivix dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Quijivix shows good takedown defense.
Quijivix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quijivix swivels and escapes.
Quijivix stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Quijivix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilberto Souza.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quijivix's waist but Quijivix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Quijivix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quijivix stalling.
Quijivix digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
Quijivix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quijivix throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quijivix slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quijivix connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quijivix swivels and escapes.
Souza moves away from the strike by Quijivix.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quijivix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Quijivix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Quijivix is having none of it.
Quijivix drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Quijivix off! Quijivix jumps back into Souza's guard.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quijivix passes into half guard.
Quijivix seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Quijivix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quijivix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Quijivix eventually gives up the hold.
Quijivix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is trying to stand up here but Quijivix is controlling him well.
Quijivix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza pushes Quijivix off and gets back to his feet.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Quijivix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Quijivix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quijivix.
Quijivix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souza.
Quijivix lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix is working Souza over against the cage.
Quijivix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quijivix lands with a short shot to the head.
Quijivix lands an uppercut.
Quijivix cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Souza pushes Quijivix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Quijivix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza is looking to control Quijivix's arms but Quijivix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage.
Quijivix lands a nice uppercut.
Souza tries to work over Quijivix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quijivix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Quijivix.
Quijivix lands a shot to the body.
Quijivix lands a nice uppercut.
Quijivix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Quijivix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quijivix 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Quijivix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danes De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Like a G6. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danes De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua throws a series of punches but De Silva moves out of range.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Rua misses with a body punch
enabling De Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
De Silva blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rua misses with a combination
and De Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Rua looks gassed!
De Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Silva works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rua sprawling to the canvas. De Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rua hang on?
Rua is rocked!
De Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rua is still in real trouble! Can De Silva finish him?
De Silva controlling from mount.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rua is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, De Silva has taken his back.
Rua showing good submission defense here.
De Silva is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rua knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rua for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Silva's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rua turns into De Silva and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to stand but De Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Silva stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Rua's head.
Good exchange - De Silva coming out on top.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva works over Rua's head and body with a nice combination.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by De Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Silva.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Silva digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
De Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
De Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Silva scores with a three punch combo!
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva works Rua's body with a nice hook.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva connects with the punch.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Silva thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
De Silva connects with a single shot there.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from De Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Silva is looking to wear down Rua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Silva works the jab nicely.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Silva lands a body shot.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
De Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rua.
De Silva drops Rua with a right and a left! De Silva comes rushing in but Rua regains his composure and manages to keep De Silva in guard.
De Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Silva advances to half guard.
De Silva stalling.
De Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danes De Silva dominated that round.
That's time! De Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Silva scores with a nice head shot.
De Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and De Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
De Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
De Silva with a hook.
De Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Silva cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Silva.
De Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rua is breathing heavily.
De Silva throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
Rua walks into a left hand.
De Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Silva tests Rua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Silva cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Oh, that's a big right hand from De Silva and Rua goes tumbling to the canvas! De Silva follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
De Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. De Silva eventually gives up the hold.
De Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Silva wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva trying to pass the guard but Rua defending well.
De Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua tries to kick De Silva off but De Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva not doing much here.
De Silva is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it.
De Silva is working for a kimura but Rua is defending it quite comfortably.
De Silva wants to pass to mount but Rua is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Silva stands up and beckons Rua to join him on the feet.
De Silva lands with a right hand.
De Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danes De Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danes De Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
De Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
De Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rua walks into a left hand.
De Silva sizes up Rua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Silva works Rua's body with a nice hook.
De Silva connects with a body shot.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva dips to his left and cracks Rua with an uppercut!
De Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rua on the side of the head.
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
De Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Rua's head back.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by De Silva.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Silva!
De Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danes De Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Silva jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Rua misses with a double jab
and De Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
De Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Silva lands with a shot to the body.
De Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Silva lunges at Rua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rua's hand.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from De Silva.
De Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
De Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. De Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Silva lands with a good body shot.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rua in his tracks.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from De Silva.
De Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Silva.
De Silva jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
De Silva lands with a nice combination. Rua backs away looking to recover.
De Silva clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from De Silva.
De Silva lands with a cross.
De Silva stalks Rua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rua's face. Rua staggers backwards, shaken.
De Silva lands a two punch combo.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Rua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as De Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left and a right from De Silva both land. Nice combination.
De Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Silva with a jab.
De Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Rua misses with a double jab
and De Silva counters with a nice body shot.
De Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Silva throws a series of strikes that have Rua backpedaling.
De Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
De Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into rage.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rua's head.
A left lands for De Silva.
De Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Silva looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Silva.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It's a brutal combination of punches from De Silva! Rua is backing up but he can't get away as De Silva lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Rua and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danes De Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Arkley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wild!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkley lands a right hook to the body.
Arkley misses with a body shot.
Wild tries to clinch up but Arkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Wild tries to clinch but Arkley is having none of it.
Wild tries to clinch up but Arkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Arkley.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arkley tests Wild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley connects with a right hand. Wild shakes it off.
Arkley lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Wild falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Arkley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black camaro. Gary Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simmons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee landing strikes.
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simmons will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Simmons pushes Lee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee controls the position.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simmons 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 Gary Lee.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Simmons's guard.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Simmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee 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.
Lee has his hands on Simmons's head, controlling the position.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lee is pushing down on Simmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee stops Simmons from getting back to his feet.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simmons can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gary Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Simmons's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simmons!
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Simmons can't escape the position.
Gary Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Simmons to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Simmons shrugs it off.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee landing punches.
Simmons is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee is taking a breather. Simmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee works his way into side control.
Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Simmons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Gary Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Gary Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee scores a takedown into full mount!
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simmons looks a forlorn figure.
Lee controlling from mount.
Simmons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee working for a submission but Simmons is keeping him at bay.
Simmons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
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.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Gary Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryobun Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanom Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa has chosen Advanced Training! from the movie Kick Boxer as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryobun Akagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanom Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akagi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Akagi trying to control but Jaa is having none of it.
Akagi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Akagi has hold of Jaa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jaa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jaa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jaa is pressing down on Akagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akagi trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa controls Akagi momentarily but Akagi frees himself.
Jaa has control of Akagi's left arm, preventing Akagi from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jaa keeping full guard, as Akagi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tanom Jaa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Akagi fails to land the takedown.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with Akagi.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Akagi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Akagi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Akagi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Akagi shrugs off.
It looks like Ryobun Akagi has been cut.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Akagi blocks it.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akagi is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Akagi is blocking nicely.
Akagi tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Akagi in his tracks for a moment.
Jaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Akagi is blocking nicely.
Jaa looks gassed!
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akagi backwards.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Akagi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryobun Akagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaa.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Akagi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akagi is trying to drag Jaa to the mat but Jaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Akagi shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
Jaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akagi takes an elbow to the temple.
Akagi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaa stops a takedown attempt from Akagi.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Akagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa working Akagi over with knees to the body.
Akagi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands an elbow inside.
Jaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Akagi in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Akagi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaa.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaa gets through Akagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Akagi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akagi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Akagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Akagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryobun Akagi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaa lands a head kick. Akagi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaa lands a leg kick that knocks Akagi off balance momentarily.
Akagi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaa wants to clinch.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaa.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Akagi is avoiding it.
Jaa forces Akagi back against the cage and clinches.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Akagi in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akagi is working for takedown but Jaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryobun Akagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akagi.
Jaa working Akagi over with knees to the body.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Akagi won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Jaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jaa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Akagi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akagi has Jaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Akagi shrugs off.
Akagi is looking to control Jaa's arms but Jaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akagi has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
Akagi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
Akagi prevents a body shot from Jaa.
Akagi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaa smiles and moves away.
Akagi shoots in for a takedown but Jaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaa.
Akagi tries to keep at a distance but Jaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akagi is working for takedown but Jaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Akagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akagi blocks it with crossed arms.
Akagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa working Akagi over with knees to the body.
Jaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa misses with some punches.
Akagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaa prevents it.
Jaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Akagi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jaa is in bad spot here.
Jaa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Akagi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jaa looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa trying to control the hands but Akagi won't let him.
Akagi controls the position.
Akagi avoiding Jaa 's attempts to control his hands.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Akagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Akagi controlling well, preventing Jaa from escaping the position.
Akagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Akagi's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryobun Akagi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown by Akagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaa which made him look bad.
Ryobun Akagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaa clinches up against the cage.
Akagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Akagi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
Akagi takes an elbow to the temple.
Jaa lands a shot to the body.
Jaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi tries to pull guard but Jaa won't allow it.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaa.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
Jaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Akagi blocks an uppercut.
Akagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaa is trying to keep an underhook but Akagi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Akagi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaa gets full guard.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaa pulls his head out easily.
Tanom Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is looking to improve his position.
Akagi is trying to control but can't.
Jaa wants to pass the guard but Akagi is defending well.
Jaa is taking a breather. Akagi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akagi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaa is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tanom Jaa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
Jaa gets a clinch.
Jaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa stops a takedown attempt from Akagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryobun Akagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akagi's face.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jaa lands a knee to the body.
Akagi jumps guard but Jaa stands there with Akagi around his waist. Akagi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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.
Akagi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaa. Jaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akagi swings for the body but Jaa moves out of range.
Akagi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akagi's defenses.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Ryobun Akagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akagi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaa walks away with a smile on his face. Akagi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanom Jaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jaa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanom Jaa!
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